Power Electronic Engineer for Power Distribution Converters

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world

This Position reports to:

R&D Local Unit Lead

Your Role and Responsibilities

Act as lead engineer for the design and development of power converters, by defining and developing innovative power electronics solutions to fulfill customers requirements, within a multi-disciplinary team of electrical, mechanical, thermal and control experts.

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

Work model: #LI-onsite

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of innovative power converters, including simulation, validation, documentation, and testing of both hardware and software components.

• Collaborate cross-functionallywith engineers and suppliers to define technical requirements, develop cooling systems, and ensure feasibility and integration of solutions.

• Conduct hands-on testing and troubleshooting, build simulation models and prototypes, analyze performance data, and optimize designs for efficiency and reliability.

• Drive technological innovationby staying updated on industry trends, proposing new methodologies, and contributing to the strategic direction of power electronics development.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role

• MSc or PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, specializing in Power Electronics and converter design

• 5+ years of experiencein power electronics development, including simulation, prototyping, and testing

• Proficient in power conversion topologiesand power semiconductor technologies (modules and discrete)

• Skilled in simulation toolssuch as LTspice, PLECS, Simulink, Ansys, Maxwell, Icepak, and Fluent

• Experienced with MATLAB, Python (NumPy), MathCAD, and PCB design tools like Altium Designer

• Hands-on expertise in lab testing, using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment

• Fluent in English, with strong communication skills and a proactive, innovation-driven mindset

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Benefits

Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

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.

Think bigger. This is where bold ideas meet unstoppable progress, teams initiate what’s next, and we’re engineered to outrun, together. Run What Runs the World.

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #RunsWhatRunstheWorld

Job Summary

Job number: 97032218
Date posted : 2025-06-23
Profession: Research & Development
Employment type: Full_time
Type: external