(80 - 100%) Lead DC-DC Converter System Design

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Dättwil; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced Lead DC-DC Converter System Design for the Direct Current Data Center incubator. The role involves leading power electronics system design, from concept to qualification, for 800 V DC bus with energy storage integration.

You will work with SST and DC-DC teams, drive testing and certification, and contribute to a global R&D program. On-site in Baden-Dättwil is expected, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or PhD with focus on Power Electronics and high power applications.
• Strong background in power electronics system design and development (>5 years).
• Experience leading and organizing technical backlogs for R&D teams.
• Experience in modelling, simulation and power electronics analysis using modern tools.
• Practical testing, validation, and productization in LV/HV environments expected.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Power Electronics System Design, specification, testing and qualification of the DC-DC converter sub-systems.
• Coordinate conceptual system design and integration with LV lab validation.
• Collaborate with Control Hardware/Software, Mechanical, and Verification teams for productization.

Skills

Power electronics design

High power / MV experience

System integration

Modelling & simulation

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Program Manager Solid State Transformer

We are looking for an experienced Lead DC-DC Converter System Design to join our Direct Current Data Center Incubator, playing a critical role in driving the transformational shift toward next-generation Direct current data center architectures. In this role you will work alongside the Solid‑State Transformer and System Architecture teams to design and develop a DC‑DC power converter coupling energy storage system to 800 V DC bus.

In this role, you will lead Power Electronics System Design including electro‑thermo‑mechanical integration, main system, sub‑systems and components specification, testing, qualification and certification for the new ABB DC‑DC converters of the ABB DC Architecture offering of the new ABB Infinitus Direct Current (DC) Portfolio for Datacenters.

You will be part of advanced R&D activities in the field of power electronics for the ABB SST for Datacenter Products, in close cooperation with a highly qualified senior team of R&D engineers and scientists in a global and multicultural setup.

The work model for the role is: #LI-On Site Baden-Daettwil, Switzerland

You will be mainly accountable for:

you will be leading the Power Electronics System Design, specification, testing and qualification of the main sub-systems of the DC-DC power converter in normal and special operating conditions. The tasks cover the phases from the conceptual system design integration of the Power Electronics DC-DC Converter System using analytical and simulation tools to their final validation in the R&D labs. In addition, there will be a special focus on the qualification and productization of the DC-DC System Design in close collaboration with the rest of R&D design functions as Control Hardware and Software, Mechanical, Verification and Validation R&D technical close collaboration and interaction with the different stakeholders in the organization for DC Data Center incubator: program manager, product architect, research scientist, productization team, DC distribution program team etc. Contribution to the maintenance and further development of the key Power Electronics Technologies Expertise and Know-How of the SST and DC-DC for Datacenters R&D team, including IP and Standards activities.

Qualifications for the role:

• University Master's degree, PhD in the field of electrical engineering with a focus on Power Electronics and orientation to High Power and Medium Voltage applications.
• Solid background experience (> 5 years) in Power Electronics system design and development or equivalent related experience. Expertise and practical experience on High Power and Medium Voltage converters is an advantage.
• Experience in leading and organizing technical backlogs for R&D teams.
• Experience in modelling, simulation and power electronics system analysis and design analysis using state-of-the-art simulation and engineering design tools.
• High interest and focus on practical experimentation, testing and validation in LV lab environment and new products and functionalities' introduction to the market. Expertise in solutions and components of validation, productization and certification in LV environment is desired.
• Interest in applied research and development, self-organized, motivated person, that likes to work in a highly qualified research and development team composed of experts in different domains and global locations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. German is a plus.
• Availability to travel sporadically.

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment‑specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium‑voltage link between high‑voltage transmission systems and low‑voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium‑voltage air‑ and gas‑insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low‑voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

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