R&D Scientist — Power Electronics & Grid Drives

ABB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden, seeks an R&D Scientist in Power Electronics & Applications to lead concept development from idea to validated prototype, collaborating with global centers and partners.

You will design, model, and test novel power electronics solutions for grid-connected converters, energy storage, and motor drives, applying data-driven approaches and advanced modeling.

We offer growth, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and a chance to impact ABB’s future portfolio.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with strong hands-on expertise in power electronics topologies and control.
• Experience designing and evaluating power converters and drives.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and optimization of power electronics systems.
• Familiarity with data-driven methods and machine learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive R&D initiatives from idea to validated concept, including defining scope and sharing results.
• Develop and validate innovative solutions in applied power electronics, including testing setups in labs.
• Explore new technologies and contribute to digital solutions for ABB’s future portfolio.

Skills

Power electronics design

Modeling and simulation

Condition monitoring

Diagnostics

Machine learning

Education

PhD in power electronics or related field

MSc with substantial industry/research experience

Job description

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Denna position rapporterar till:
R&D Team Lead

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Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world's leading technology companies?

As R&D Scientist, you will become a part of the Power Electronics & Applications team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. ABB's Corporate Research serves as the innovation engine, ensuring our technological leadership both now and in the future. We work closely with other research centers, business areas (Motion, Automation, Electrification), and academic and industrial partners. Within our creative and highly skilled team, we design, build, and validate novel concepts and prototypes for both physical and digital systems. Our work covers the entire chain, including electric energy sources, grid-connected converters, electric motors and drives.

As part of this role, you'll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive R&D initiatives from idea to validated concept, including defining scope, collaborating with key stakeholders, and sharing results.
• Develop and validate innovative solutions in applied power electronics, through high-fidelity modeling of power electronics and control strategies, as well as hands-on design and construction of experimental test setups in our laboratories.
• Explore and challenge conventional approaches, scouting new technologies and concepts while contributing to the development of digital solutions for ABB's future portfolio.

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

• PhD in power electronics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or an MSc combined with substantial relevant industry or research experience, with a strong theoretical foundation and hands-on expertise in power electronics topologies, control, and applications (e.g., grid-connected converters, energy storage, Electric motor drives).
• Proficiency in the design, modeling, simulation, and optimization of power converters and drives, including experience in condition monitoring and diagnostics of the systems.
• Strong experimental and analytical skills, with proven ability to design and implement test setups, plan and conduct experiments, analyze results, and clearly document findings.
• Knowledge of data-driven methods, machine learning, and advanced modeling techniques is considered a strong plus, especially for applications in predictive modeling, condition monitoring, and the optimization of systems.
• A collaborative and results-driven mindset, enabling effective cooperation across R&D teams and business stakeholders, combined with the initiative and leadership needed to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB provides competitive benefits, ask us!

More about us

Recruiting Manager Omer Ikram ul Haq, [phone], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl-Fredrik Lindberg, [phone]; Unionen: Katja Saari, [phone]; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Noren, [phone].

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is August 10. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process!

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

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