Datacenter Senior Automation & Control Engineer (80-100%)

ABB Inc; Dättwil; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Switzerland Ltd. seeks a Datacenter Senior Automation & Control Engineer to join its Direct Current Data Center Incubator.

The role focuses on shaping next-generation DC data center architectures by translating complex customer challenges into optimized electrical solutions for hyperscalers. In this hybrid position, you will design end-to-end DC power systems, develop protection and control schemes, and work with ABB teams to deliver scalable, future-ready data center projects from concept

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and/or Control Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in power system design, consulting, or solution architecture.
• Strong background in data center power systems or exposure to Direct Current power solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer end-to-end electrical power system solutions for data centers.
• Design automation control—protection schemes and control sequences for DC data centers.
• Collaborate with customers and ABB teams to enable deployment of DC data center solutions.

Skills

Power systems

Data centers

Control engineering

Electrical design

Education

Electrical/Control Eng degree

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:Lead Power Systems Architect__Your role and responsibilitiesWe are looking for a Datacenter Senior Automation & Control Engineer 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. Working closely with strategic customers—especially hyperscalers—you will help shape the future of data center architectures by translating complex customer challenges into innovative, optimized electrical solutions.In this highly visible role, you will act as a trusted technical advisor across the full project lifecycle, combining deep technical expertise with strong consultative skills. You will influence market opportunities, support customer adoption, reduce churn, and enable flawless execution of pioneering Direct Current data center projects.The work model for the role is: hybridThis position reports to the DC Solutions Leader in the Solid State Transformer Program.You will be mainly accountable for:In collaboration with ABB data center segment and account managers partners closely with key customers—particularly hyperscalers—to support their transition from conventional AC data centers to advanced Direct Current data center architectures.Design and engineer end-to-end electrical power system solutions for data centers, delivering competitive, scalable, and future-ready system architectures.Design automation control— Designing Direct Current specific protection schemes and overall control schemes for the future architecture including sequence of operation, managing the load and active monitoring.Support pilot projects, ensuring completeness of technical solution and documentation necessary for successful delivery of novel Direct Current data center solutions.Qualifications for the roleEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and/or Control Engineering or a related disciplineExperience: 5+ years of experience in power system design, consulting, or solution architectureStrong background in data center power systems, or exposure to Direct Current power solutions (experience in adjacent industries such as marine or industrial Direct Current systems is highly valued)Demonstrated track record of delivering complex, high-impact technical solutionsKnowledge in in electrical power systems, including switchgear, transformers, protection, control systems.Ability to operate effectively in evolving technical environmentsWillingness to travel internationally, particularly to the United StatesMore about usABB'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.The recruitment process is led by Gema de Vicente, Talent Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.