Senior Engineering Specialist

ABB Inc; Kreis Gambarogno; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc is seeking a Product Engineer to lead the product lifecycle from development with R&D through to lifecycle management at our onsite facility in Quartino. You will define validation protocols and validate technical solutions to ensure robustness, while supporting production and cross-functional teams.

Required is a Bachelor's in Electronics with 5+ years in electronics/power electronics, and fluent English. Experience with DFMEA and frequency converters is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics required.
• Master's degree considered a plus.
• Strong DFMEA and product development experience in UPS/power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Own product engineering from development with R&D to lifecycle management.
• Define and validate the correct validation process to ensure robustness.
• Check and validate technical deliverables (validation protocols, DFMEA].
• Provide technical support to Production and cross-functional teams.

Skills

DFMEA analysis

Product development process

Power electronics

Frequency converter technologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics

Master's degree (preferred)

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:Production Engineering Manager__Your role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will be responsible for Product Engineering, ensuring that technology, assembly methods, and processes follow the ABB guidelines and proper requirements. You will manage the entire product cycle, from the development (working together with R&D) to life cycle management. Furthermore, you will showcase your expertise by defining the correct validation process to achieve the target product robustness.The work model for the role is onsite. #LI-OnsiteThis role is contributing to the Power Protection business in Quartino. The main stakeholders are Quality, R&D, Production, and After-sales Service.You will be mainly accountable for:Cooperating with R&D to find the best suitable solution for the industrialization of the product.Checking and validating technical deliverables (validation protocols, DFMEA analysis…) during the development of a new product.Checking and validating technical solutions introduced during the life cycle management of the product.Providing technical support to Production.Qualifications for the roleBachelor's degree in Electronics, Master's degree will be considered as a plusHighly skilled in DFMEA analysis, product development process, in the UPS industry, with enhanced knowledge of power conversion+5 years of experience in electronics/power electronics, in particular dealing with frequency converter technologiesTeam player with good communication skills, especially with cross-functional teamsStrong problem-solving mindsetFluent in EnglishMore about usABB 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.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.