(80 - 100%) R&D Engineer

BlackBerry Inc.; Kreis Gambarogno; Hybrid; CHF 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ABB in Quartino, Switzerland, seeks an R&D Engineer to validate and customize OEM 1ph and 3ph low-voltage UPS systems and accessories for mission-critical power applications. You will lead technical validation, coordinate test partners (IEC/UL) to demonstrate compliance, manage product specifications, and support business cases for development.

You will drive RCA and corrective actions during qualification testing and at customer sites.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with power electronic systems.
• Experience using lab measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of IEC and UL standards.
• Experience with external laboratories and certification bodies.
• Knowledge of ECNs, BOMs, and documentation systems.
• Experience with RCA and failure investigations.
• Fluent in English.

Aufgaben

• Lead validation and customization of OEM 1ph and 3ph low voltage UPS, batteries and accessories.
• Manage test partners (IEC/UL, etc.) to scope and plan test programs for IEC/UL compliance.
• Manage technical specifications and support business case for product development.
• Drive RCA and corrective actions during qualification testing and at customer sites.
• Collaborate with Swiss research center and ABB stakeholders to identify new UPS technologies.

Kenntnisse

Electrical engineering

Power electronics

Lab equipment

RCA

IEC/UL knowledge

Documentation

Agile

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lab instruments

Certification bodies liaison

Jobbeschreibung

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This position reports to: Chapter Lead __

As an R&D Engineer, you will leverage your technical expertise to validate and customize OEM single-phase and three-phase low-voltage Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), ensuring they meet the requirements of mission‑critical power protection applications and market specifications. Reporting to R&D Hardware Chapter Lead, based in Quartino Switzerland, you will contribute significantly to initiatives related to ABB’s Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) products

The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-hybrid Location: Quartino Switzerland

You will be mainly accountable for

• Lead technical validation and customization of OEM 1ph and 3ph low voltage Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), as well as batteries and accessories.
• Manage test partners (UL, Intertek, Dekra, Eurofins, etc.) to scope and plan test programs to demonstrate compliance with applicable IEC or UL standards.
• Manage the technical specifications of assigned products and support the Product Manager in developing the business case for product development.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions related to issues found during qualification testing, as well as issues identified at customer sites.
• Maintain awareness of state‑of‑the‑art technologies and collaborate with the research center in Switzerland and other ABB stakeholders to identify potential new UPS technologies.

Qualifications for the Role

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, along with more than two years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience working with power electronic systems is required.
• Experience in the use of various measuring equipment in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of product regulations and standards, including IEC and UL.
• Experience working with external laboratories and certification bodies.
• Knowledge of ECNs (Engineering Change Notifications), BOMs (Bills of Materials), and documentation systems.
• Experience with failure investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Knowledge of and experience with Agile methodology is an advantage.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

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 Critical Power unit supports the world’s largest data centre 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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