R&D Engineer, High-Power Energy Systems

Abb; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Napier seeks engineers, electricians and technicians to help advance energy-generation hardware. You will run high‑power electrical tests, prototype test rigs, and apply reliability principles in a lab environment focused on UPS and energy storage systems.

Onsite in Napier, you’ll work with a team to innovate, ensure safety compliance, and deliver clear test reports supporting product development and global impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification (e.g., industrial electrician, technician diploma, trade certification).
• Experience with 3‑phase systems and high-power testing.
• Familiarity with UPS, energy storage, variable speed drives or PLCs.
• Knowledge of CE & UL safety standards and reliability practices.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with test equipment and report writing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

3‑phase systems

Problem solving

Report writing

Laboratory testing

Innovation mindset

Reliability engineering

Electrical test equipment

Prototype test rigs

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Prototype test rigs

Job description

ABB in Napier seeks engineers, electricians and technicians to help advance energy-generation hardware. You will run high‑power electrical tests, prototype test rigs, and apply reliability principles in a lab environment focused on UPS and energy storage systems.

Onsite in Napier, you’ll work with a team to innovate, ensure safety compliance, and deliver clear test reports supporting product development and global impact.