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Power Electronic Engineer Jobs in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Power Electronic Engineer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Power Electronic Engineer
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NES025773/SV
Date posted:
Friday, April 24, 2026
Location:
Centurion, South Africa
Salary:
Annually
SUMMARY:
Design and develop high‑power electronic systems for grid‑connected solar, battery, and industrial applications. This role is hands‑on and execution‑driven, focused on delivering robust products that perform reliably at real‑world scale.
POSITION INFO:
A specialized power electronics and energy systems business is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to contribute to the development, validation, and technical support of high‑power conversion products used in utility‑scale renewable energy and industrial applications. This is a hands‑on, product‑centric role suited to an engineer with a strong understanding of grid‑connected power conversion, battery energy storage systems, and industrial motor control, who is comfortable working on real equipment in complex, safety‑critical, and highly regulated environments.
Education:
- BEng / BSc in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- 3+ years’ experience in power electronics design or product support
- Strong understanding of medium‑ to high‑power conversion systems
- Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, or PSpice
- Practical experience with testing and troubleshooting power electronic hardware
- Solid understanding of thermal management, EMC, and protection schemes
Job Experience & Skills Required:
- Design and development of high‑power converters and inverters for renewable energy and energy storage systems
- Support the lifecycle of grid‑connected solar PV inverters, battery converters, and related power electronics products
- Develop and review power stage designs including DC/DC, DC/AC, and AC/AC topologies
- Selection and validation of power semiconductor devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs, SiC)
- Perform circuit simulation, control loop analysis, and performance optimisation
- Support factory and site testing, commissioning, and fault investigation
- Work closely with control, systems, and commissioning engineers
- Ensure compliance with electrical standards and grid‑code requirements
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