Electrical Design Engineer – Power Electronics Equipment

ABB; Katowice; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Katowice, Poland, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems and power electronics for traction applications. You will create detailed schematics, support testing and validation, and collaborate with global teams across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 2+ years in relevant design work, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English. You will contribute to continuous improvement and help deliver reliable, sustainable solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in electrical system design or power electronics.
• Experience with electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical systems and power electronics for traction applications.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Support testing, validation, and commissioning of new products.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Purchasing and Portfolio Management teams.
• Support customers and internal stakeholders in technical discussions.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of products and processes.

Skills

Power electronics

Electrical schematics

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional work

Self-motivated

Education

Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics

Tools

ECAD tools (Zuken E3 / EPLAN)

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:

Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will help develop electrical systems and power electronic solutions for traction applications. Collaborating with colleagues and experts locally and across our global organization, you will contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, validation, and implementation. Your technical skills and ideas will help us develop reliable and sustainable solutions, continuously improve the way we work, and contribute to a profitable and sustainable business.

The work model for the role is:

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Developing and designing electrical systems and power electronic solutions for demanding traction applications.
• Selecting and specifying electrical components and ensuring their optimal integration into products.
• Creating and maintaining electrical schematics as well as technical, design, and manufacturing documentation.
• Supporting the testing, validation, and commissioning of new products and solutions.
• Collaborating closely with Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, and Portfolio Management teams, providing technical knowledge throughout the product development process.
• Supporting customers and internal stakeholders in technical discussions and the development of effective solutions.
• Contributing to continuous improvement by contributing ideas, challenging existing approaches, and enhancing products, processes, and ways of working.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Automation, Electronics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical system design, power electronics, or related engineering areas.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and technical documentation, including their development and maintenance.
• Good understanding of power electronics, electrical drives, and power supply technologies.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work on your own while effectively collaborating with global, cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• A self-motivated, improvement-oriented attitude with a focus on innovation and continuous development.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Zuken E3, EPLAN, or comparable ECAD tools.
• Knowledge of railway technology, rail vehicles, or traction applications.
• Understanding of rail vehicle architecture and electrical systems.

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