Electrical Engineer – Power Electronics Converters

Manpower; Baden; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer (m/f/d) specializing in Power Electronics and Converter Technology. You will develop, design, and optimize advanced electrical systems, supporting projects from concept to commissioning in a highly industrialized environment.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, mechanical and systems teams to deliver innovative power conversion and energy solutions. Deutsch/English language options are advantageous in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Several years of industrial electrical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics and converter technology.
• Experience with electrical schematics and control cabinets.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics for power electronics and converter systems using EPLAN.
• Design electrical system architectures ensuring safety and standards compliance.
• Select and specify components such as switches, relays, protective devices, and interfaces.
• Perform cable sizing, load calculations, and circuit analysis.
• Review designs and support testing, validation, and commissioning.
• Prepare BOMs, technical reports, and engineering documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering proficiency

EPLAN

Power electronics

System design

Documentation

English

German

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

For our client ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (m/f/d) specializing in Power Electronics and Converter Technology.

In this challenging role, you will be responsible for the development, design, and optimization of advanced electrical systems. You will support projects throughout the entire lifecycle, from the initial concept and engineering phases through testing, validation, and commissioning. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineering, you will play a key role in delivering innovative technology solutions within a highly industrialized environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an international setting on technically demanding projects while contributing to the development of next-generation power conversion, energy, and drive systems. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a world-class engineering organization.

Your Responsibilities

• Development and creation of electrical schematics for power electronics and converter systems using EPLAN
• Design of electrical system architectures, ensuring functionality, safety, and compliance with applicable standards
• Selection and specification of suitable electrical components such as switches, relays, protective devices, power supplies, and interfaces
• Performing technical calculations, including cable sizing, load calculations, and circuit analysis
• Analysis and troubleshooting of electrical faults, including structured root-cause investigations
• Review and evaluation of electrical designs against technical requirements and customer specifications
• Support of testing, validation, design reviews, and commissioning activities
• Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, and engineering reports
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineering, software development, hardware engineering, and project management
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and technical regulations
• Contributing to continuous improvement and optimization initiatives

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
• Several years of experience in electrical engineering within an industrial environment
• Strong proficiency in EPLAN
• Solid understanding of electrical power distribution, protection concepts, control systems, and interface technologies
• Experience in the design of control cabinets, industrial control systems, industrial plants, or comparable electrical systems
• Structured and analytical approach to solving technical challenges
• Independent working style with a high level of personal responsibility
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• German language skills are an advantage

Your Responsibilities

• Development and creation of electrical schematics for power electronics and converter systems using EPLAN
• Design of electrical system architectures, ensuring functionality, safety, and compliance with applicable standards
• Selection and specification of suitable electrical components such as switches, relays, protective devices, power supplies, and interfaces
• Performing technical calculations, including cable sizing, load calculations, and circuit analysis
• Analysis and troubleshooting of electrical faults, including structured root-cause investigations
• Review and evaluation of electrical designs against technical requirements and customer specifications
• Support of testing, validation, design reviews, and commissioning activities
• Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, and engineering reports
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineering, software development, hardware engineering, and project management
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and technical regulations
• Contributing to continuous improvement and optimization initiatives

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
• Several years of experience in electrical engineering within an industrial environment
• Strong proficiency in EPLAN
• Solid understanding of electrical power distribution, protection concepts, control systems, and interface technologies
• Experience in the design of control cabinets, industrial control systems, industrial plants, or comparable electrical systems
• Structured and analytical approach to solving technical challenges
• Independent working style with a high level of personal responsibility
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• German language skills are an advantage