Senior Power Systems Engineer

ABB Schweiz AG; Kreis Gambarogno; On-site; CHF 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced Chapter Lead (ELSP Pilot) in Napier, New Zealand, to drive power conditioning system development and testing. You will lead engineering efforts across UPS, BESS, AVC, and SFC platforms, guiding junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will design, analyze, validate, and document power conditioning solutions, with emphasis on performance, safety, and grid compatibility. Strong English communication and graduate qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing/maintaining power electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional, performance, and safety testing on UPS, BESS, AVC, and SFC systems ensuring compliance with IEC/UL certifications.
• Contribute to design, analysis, and validation of low and medium-voltage power conditioning and energy management systems.
• Develop and maintain accurate technical documentation including test procedures and commissioning guides.
• Plan and execute system commissioning activities on customer sites.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and system performance issues; provide technical guidance to support customer applications.
• Develop deep expertise in ABB's power conditioning portfolio and stay current with emerging technologies.

Skills

Power electronics

Three-phase systems

Grid-connected power electronics

Energy storage systems

AutoCAD

PSCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

PSCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Diese Position berichtet an:

Chapter Lead (ELSP Pilot)

Bei ABB unterstützen wir Industrien dabei, effizienter und sauberer zu arbeiten - und jede einzelne Person trägt hier dazu bei. Wir bieten allen Mitarbeitenden die Möglichkeit, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und die eigene Entwicklung aktiv voranzutreiben. Gemeinsam entstehen Lösungen, auf die alle stolz sein können. Wir suchen engagierte Talente, um gemeinsam die Welt voranzutreiben.

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. You will contribute significantly to successful project outcomes within technology, product, and solution development, including associated Intellectual Property (IP). You will act as a key point of expertise in Research & Development, troubleshooting, and product engineering support. You will also apply your deep technical knowledge to propose and implement innovative ideas that strengthen our technology roadmap.

Our product portfolio spans UPS systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Active Voltage Conditioners, and Static Frequency Converters, ranging from 125 kVA to 6 MVA. Your focus will be on developing and enhancing Power Conditioning core technologies, driving innovation to improve performance, reduce cost, and increase operational efficiency.

The work model for the role is: onsite #LI-Onsite

Location: Napier, New Zealand.

This role is contributing to the Critical Power product group in New Zealand.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Conduct comprehensive functional, performance, and safety testing on UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), AVC (Active Voltage Conditioner), and SFC (Static Frequency Converter) systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards (IEC/UL certifications).
• Contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of low and medium-voltage power conditioning and energy management systems, including system protection schemes, electrical calculations, power quality optimization, energy storage integration, and evaluation of magnetic components.
• Develop, improve, and maintain accurate technical documentation including test procedures, commissioning guides, user manuals, as-built drawings, and interface specifications for switchgear and battery systems; create and refine inspection and test plans for all power systems.
• Plan and execute system commissioning activities on customer sites, including pre-commissioning inspections, power-up sequences, functional verification, performance optimization, and troubleshooting across all product lines.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults, power quality issues, and system performance problems; develop improvement strategies and provide technical guidance to support customer applications.
• Develop deep expertise in ABB's power conditioning portfolio (HiPerGuard, BESS, AVC, and SureWave SFC) and stay current with emerging power and energy management technologies.

Qualifications for the role

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing/maintaining power electronic systems within specialist teams; capable of leading engineering projects and guiding junior colleagues.
• Solid understanding of three-phase systems and power electronics, grid-connected power electronic applications, active and reactive power flow, power quality conditioner and energy storage systems is advantageous.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD, Matlab/Simulink) is a plus.
• Understanding of control methods with ability to communicate effectively with control engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Proven ability to apply innovative thinking and technical creativity across complex R&D assignments and challenging engineering problems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Power Electronics Engineering; postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
• Strong English communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions, technical domains, and multi-site engineering teams.

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.

Die Zukunft wird sauberer und intelligenter durch vielfältige Talente - neugierige, mutige und kreative. Wir schätzen Menschen mit unterschiedlichem persönlichem Hintergrund und Erfahrungen.

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