Hardware Engineer Softstarter

ABB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 620,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB i Västerås söker en R&D-ingenjör inom elektronik-/hårdvaruutveckling. Du arbetar i ett tvärfunktionellt team och bidrar till utvecklingen av högkvalitativa, skalbara produkter för global användning.

Du designar analoga och digitala kretsar, skapar scheman och fastställer krav för PCB-layouter. Du deltar i verifiering, testning och överföring till produktion samt samarbetar med produktägare, arkitekter och mjukvaruutvecklare.

Qualifications

• Minst 2 års erfarenhet av elektronikutveckling i industriell miljö.
• Erfarenhet av elektronikschematisering och simulering.
• Erfarenhet av test och validering av prototyper.
• Kännedom om EMC-design och höga spänningsnivåer är meriterande.

Responsibilities

• Designa, utveckla och implementera analoga och digitala kretsar från koncept till seriel produktion.
• Skapa schematiska diagram och definiera krav för PCB-layout.
• Verificera och validera designs via simulering och laboratorietester.
• Dokumentera lösningar och stödja överföring till produktion.
• Samarbeta med produktägare, systemarkitekter och mjukvaruutvecklare för att översätta marknadsbehov till hårdvarukrav.
• Delta i utvecklingsinitiativ och identifiera möjligheter till teknisk förbättring och innovation.

Skills

Embedded systems experience

Circuit design

Schematics creation

Lab testing

Education

Electronic Engineering

Embedded Systems

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli mer resurseffektiva och renare – och varje person här bidrar till resultaten. Du kommer att få möjlighet att leda, få stöd att växa och kunna vara stolt över den påverkan vi skapar tillsammans. Gå med oss och hjälp till att driva det som driver världen.

Denna Position Rapporterar Till

R&D Unit Lead

Your role and responsibilities

Are you interested in shaping the next generation of high-quality, scalable and easily configurable softstarters within ABB's Electrification business area?

Join our team of motivated engineers and contribute to the development of innovative products used by customers around the world. As an R&D Engineer within electro

nics hardware development, you will work with both existing products and new product development initiatives. You will be part of a cross-functional agile team and collaborate with colleagues across ABB's global R&D network.

This role offers a great opportunity to work across the full product development cycle, from concept and design to testing, validation and production support. If your goal is to expand your technical knowledge or further develop your background in electronics development, you will be supported by experienced colleagues and a collaborative team.

In This Role, You Will

• Design, develop and implement analog and digital circuits from concept phase through serial production.
• Create schematics and define constraints for PCB layouts.
• Define verification specifications and validate designs through simulation, laboratory testing and prototype evaluations.
• Document developed solutions and support the transfer of new technologies into production.
• Collaborate with product owners, product managers, system architects and software developers to translate market needs into hardware requirements.
• Contribute to product development initiatives by identifying opportunities for technical improvements and innovation.
• Stay updated on technology trends and developments relevant to ABB's products and solutions.
• Engage in internal and external networks to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Take responsibility for hardware development activities and collaborate closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to ABB's innovation efforts, including intellectual property and patent-related activities where applicable.

Qualifications For The Role

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in electronics development within embedded systems in an industrial environment.
• Experience designing electronic circuits, creating schematics and working with simulation tools.
• Experience in testing and validation of electronic prototypes in a laboratory environment.
• Experience working with voltage levels up to approximately 1 kV is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of EMC-compatible design is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally (less than 5%).
• Fluency in English, written and spoken. Swedish language skills are beneficial but not required.

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.

We value people from diverse backgrounds.

För att bygga en renare och smartare framtid krävs alla sorters människor: de nyfikna, de modiga och de kreativa. Därför välkomnar vi människor med alla bakgrunder och erfarenheter.

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