R&D Senior Engineer - Power Electronics

ABB Inc; Ticino; Presencial; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ABB Power Protection in Quartino zoekt een ervaren Chapter Lead voor het ontwerp en de ontwikkeling van UPS-producten. U werkt in een multi‑discipline team van elektriciens, mechanici, thermische en regeltechnische experts aan innovatieve vermogenselektronica.

De rol omvat samenwerking met leveranciers, simulatie, validatie en documentatie, met frequente afstemming binnen de Electrification Power Protection‑afdeling. Reizen is af en toe vereist.

Formación

• Geverifieerde opleiding in elektrische elektronica of gelijkwaardig.
• Ervaring met vermogenselektronische topologieën en UPS-technologie.
• Sterke kennis van simulatie en programmeertalen in engineering.

Responsabilidades

• Ontwerpen en ontwikkelen van vermogende conversie-omvormers.
• Specificeren van componenten en technische eisen met leveranciers.
• Ondersteunen van de ontwerpcyclus van product tot validatie en documentatie.
• Uitvoeren en coördineren van complexe analyses en aanbevelingen.
• Ondersteunen van operatie en after-sales bij probleemoplossing.
• Plannen en coördineren van diverse engineeringactiviteiten.

Conocimientos

Power electronics

Simulation tools

C programming

Communication skills

Educación

Master in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Herramientas

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

Descripción del empleo

Bij ABB helpen we industrieën efficiënter en schoner te werken en iedere medewerker draagt daaraan bij. U krijgt de ruimte om leiding te nemen, wordt ondersteund in uw ontwikkeling en zult trots zijn op de impact die we samen realiseren. Sluit u bij ons aan en help de wereld draaiende te houden.

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.

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.

Voor het bouwen aan een schonere en slimmere toekomst zijn uiteenlopende denkers nodig: nieuwsgierige, moedige en creatieve mensen. Daarom verwelkomen we mensen met alle achtergronden en ervaringen.

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