Innovative R&D Power Systems Control Engineer (MV)

ABB; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking an R&D Power System Control Engineer to contribute to medium voltage power system analysis and model-based control development in Richmond, VA. You will work on control system design, architecture integration, testing, validation, and grid-forming strategies within an R&D team.

The role requires a 5+ year manufacturing background, strong MATLAB/Simulink skills, and willingness to travel to New Zealand. Onsite in Richmond, USA with ABB benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MATLAB scripting and relevant toolboxes (Control System, Power Systems); Proficient in Simulink modelling and code generation.
• Able to implement traditional power system controls (PID, droop, AVR/PSS) and power electronic controls (resonant, predictive, cascaded loops).
• Competent in continuous s-domain analysis (Bode, Nyquist, root locus, gain/phase margins); Competent in discrete z-domain analysis (discretization, pole-zero mapping, delay compensation).
• Good communication skills in English, both oral and written; travel occasionally to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Control System Design & Development: Analyze requirements, develop models, and design, simulate, and optimize controls using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Control Architecture & Integration: Specify, develop, and integrate hardware and software components with safety and regulatory standards.
• Testing, Validation & Troubleshooting: Perform system tests and field issue resolution for reliability and safety.
• Power System & Converter Control Expertise: Apply MV AC power system knowledge and grid-forming/grid-following strategies.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Power system analysis

Control system design

English communication

Travel willingness

Willing to travel internationally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

ABB is seeking an R&D Power System Control Engineer to contribute to medium voltage power system analysis and model-based control development in Richmond, VA. You will work on control system design, architecture integration, testing, validation, and grid-forming strategies within an R&D team.

The role requires a 5+ year manufacturing background, strong MATLAB/Simulink skills, and willingness to travel to New Zealand. Onsite in Richmond, USA with ABB benefits and growth opportunities.