Power Electronics Engineer

Network Recruitment · Electrical & Electronic Engineering · MATLAB · 2 days ago

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First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Network Recruitment scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Network Recruitment is a South African recruitment agency that places permanent and contract candidates with client companies. Its head office is at Summit Place Office Park in Menlyn, Pretoria, and it recruits for roles in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion, Cape Town and Durban. Its advertised vacancies cover software developers and engineers, finance and tax specialists, credit risk managers and KYC analysts, published on South African job boards such as PNet and Executive Placements.

networkrecruitmentinternational.com · HQ: Pretoria, South Africa · Executive Search · Recruiting & Staffing · 11-50 employees

A specialised 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

Apply now!

For more engineering jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com.za

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
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