R&D Senior Engineer - Power Electronics

ABB; Quartino; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Power Protection seeks a senior engineer to lead the design and development of UPS products. You will define innovative power electronic solutions within a multi-disciplinary team of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and control experts.

The role is onsite in Quartino, with occasional travel. Key responsibilities include modeling and validating power converters, selecting components with suppliers, and guiding the full design cycle from simulation to documentation.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Master in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in power electronics and UPS technology.
• Experience with simulation tools and programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power converters for UPS products.
• Specify components and define technical requirements with suppliers.
• Support the full design cycle from simulation to validation and documentation.
• Conduct and coordinate complex analyses and provide engineering recommendations.
• Support operations and after-sales during trouble shooting phases.
• Plan and coordinate a range of complex technology/engineering activities.

Skills

Power electronics

C programming

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

English

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Bachelor in Electrical/Electronics with equivalent experience

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

C programming

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:

Chapter Lead

Your Role And Responsibilities

ABB Power Protection has a strong position in the global market. We develop and produce UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) for a variety of customers all over the world.

We are looking for a senior engineer for the design and development of UPS Products, that define and develop innovative power electronics solutions to fulfill customers’ requirements, within a multi-disciplinary team of electrical, mechanical, thermal and control experts.

If you show great interest in Power Electronics and look forward to making the world of power protection change, this is your opportunity to make a remarkable impact.

Work model: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Power Protection manufacturing department in Quartino.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design and develop power converters.
• Specify components and define technical requirements with suppliers.
• Support the overall design cycle of the new product, from simulation to validation and documentation, trough 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.
• Plan and coordinate a range of complex technology/engineering activities.

Qualifications For The Role

• Master in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with focus in Power Electronics or Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics and equivalent work experience.
• Proved experience in power semiconductor characteristic, inductors and passive components.
• Experience with power electronic design topologies, knowledge of UPS technology and familiarity with the power protection.
• Mastering simulation tools -MATLAB/Simulink, LT Spice- and programming language -C—
• Good communication skills in English, both oral and written. Other languages are an asset.
• Significant experience in working within complex organization.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (5%).

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.

This recruitment process is led by talent partner, Letizia Breviario, 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.

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