ABB Ltd

Senior Power Electronics and Controls Engineer

ABB Ltd$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with a thesis in Power Electronics or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of electrical engineering experience
  • Proficient in simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink and LT Spice, and programming in C
  • Familiarity with high-speed real-time closed loop control systems preferred
  • Understanding of power semiconductor characteristics and passive components
  • Experience in power electronic design topologies, knowledge of UPS technology
  • Good communication skills in English, additional languages are a plus
  • Must possess US work authorization.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute independently to R&D projects under minimal supervision
  • Drive project targets including quality, time, scope, and cost while managing risks
  • Support the design cycle of new products from simulation through validation and documentation
  • Develop closed loop control systems for high power converters such as inverters and rectifiers
  • Conduct complex analyses and provide technology-based recommendations
  • Coordinate with operations during troubleshooting phases
  • Collaborate within a cross-functional agile team to develop innovative products.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge tech environment
  • Join a team focused on sustainability and energy efficiency
  • Support for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture
  • Diverse workplace valuing multiple perspectives.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Chapter Lead

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB's success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision.
  • Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.
  • Support the overall design cycle of the new product, from simulation to validation and documentation, through design and test
  • Develop and adapt closed loop control systems for high power converters, such as inverters, rectifiers and DC/DC.
  • Support the overall design cycle of the new product, from simulation to validation and documentation, through design and test
  • Conduct and coordinate complex analyses, develop recommendations based on technology/engineering practices and business considerations
  • Support operations and after sales organization during trouble shooting phases


You will join an agile team that consists of approximately 8-12 employees that work cross functionally to design and develop new products.

Qualifications for the role
  • Master in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with thesis in Power Electronics or Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics and equivalent work experience
  • 6+ years of electrical engineering experience
  • Experience with simulation tools -MATLAB/Simulink, LT Spice- and programming language -C-
  • Experience with high speed real-time closed loop control systems is preferred
  • Understanding of power semiconductor characteristics, inductors and passive components.
  • Experience with power electronic design topologies, knowledge of UPS technology
  • Good communication skills in English, both oral and written. Other languages are an asset
  • Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.


More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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