Engineering

Power Electronics Engineer

Network Recruitment·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Engineeringmid-levelFULL_TIME
-Closes 13 Dec 2026

A specialised power electronics and energy systems business is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to contribute to the development, validation, and technical support of highpower conversion products used in utilityscale renewable energy and industrial applications. This is a handson, productcentric role suited to an engineer with a strong understanding of gridconnected power conversion, battery energy storage systems, and industrial motor control, who is comfortable working on real equipment in complex, safetycritical, 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 highpower 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 highpower converters and inverters for renewable energy and energy storage systems Support the lifecycle of gridconnected 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 gridcode requirements Apply now! For more engineering jobs, please visit If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information contact: Shaleen van Staden Specialist Recruitment Consultant- Engineering

At a glance

Company

Network Recruitment

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

mid-level

Valid until

December 13, 2026

Created

November 13, 2026