_{16th September, 2025}

Job Title: Lead Power Electronics Engineer
Location: Sydney, Australia
$150,000 - 200,000 + Super + ESOP (Open to discussion depending on the candidate)
  
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Power Electronics Engineer to take ownership of the design and development of advanced high-voltage, high-frequency power conversion systems. This is a senior technical leadership role where you will guide a team in delivering cutting-edge AC/DC and DC/DC converter solutions for next-generation applications.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, simulation, and development of high-voltage, high-frequency AC/DC and DC/DC power converters.
• Define system architecture and topologies for efficient, reliable, and scalable power solutions.
• Perform detailed circuit design, modelling, and simulation (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar).
• Lead prototype build, testing, and validation, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Drive design optimisation for thermal performance, efficiency, EMC/EMI, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee design documentation, design reviews, and compliance certification processes.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in power electronics.

  
Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in power electronics design, specifically high-voltage (up to several kV) and high-frequency conversion.
• Strong track record developing AC/DC and DC/DC converters (topologies such as full-bridge, resonant, multilevel, etc.).
• Proficiency with power electronics simulation and design tools (PSIM, PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Deep understanding of magnetics design, gate drivers, thermal management, and PCB layout for high-power applications.
• Familiarity with international safety and compliance standards (IEC, UL, EMC/EMI).
• Hands-on lab skills for testing, debugging, and validation of prototypes.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and technical decision-making skills.
• Leadership experience in guiding teams or projects.

  
Nice to Have

• Experience with SiC or GaN semiconductor technologies.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, EV, aerospace, or industrial power systems.
• Experience with digital control of power converters (DSP/FPGA).
• PhD in Power Electronics or related field.

  
What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead innovative projects shaping the future of power conversion technologies.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative, cutting-edge engineering environment in Sydney.
• Career growth and leadership development.

  
Please reach out to Seb@profoundpeople.com.au

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