High-Power R&D Engineer – Electrical Testing & Innovation

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH; Napier; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Napier’s R&D Centre invites engineers and technicians to join a team that helps run what runs the world. You’ll contribute to high‑power testing and product development in a real‑world energy environment, working onsite in Napier and collaborating with a global team.

The role spans testing electrical/electronic systems, reliability engineering, and safety compliance (CE/UL) for UPS, energy storage, and power electronics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with 3-phase systems.
• Experience with UPS, energy storage systems, VSDs or PLCs.
• Knowledge of CE & UL standards and reliability practices.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and report writing.
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define product test requirements and conduct electrical/electronics testing, including high power systems.
• Prototype and develop hardware test rigs, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Apply reliability engineering principles and international standards (CE & UL) to product testing.
• Automate testing processes and provide clear, high-quality reports to support product development.

Skills

Electrical Eng

3-phase systems

UPS Systems

PLCs

Problem Solving

Test Equipment

Report Writing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Electrical Eng Degree

Tools

Lab Test Equipment

Job description

ABB Napier’s R&D Centre invites engineers and technicians to join a team that helps run what runs the world. You’ll contribute to high‑power testing and product development in a real‑world energy environment, working onsite in Napier and collaborating with a global team.

The role spans testing electrical/electronic systems, reliability engineering, and safety compliance (CE/UL) for UPS, energy storage, and power electronics.