Power Electronics Scientist

BlackBerry Inc.; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

ABB seeks an electrical engineering professional specializing in power electronics to lead technology development and circuit design. You will develop firmware for power converters, design PCBs, and run experiments to validate concepts. The role requires hands-on lab skills, CAD/FEA tools, and collaboration with sponsors and cross‑functional teams.

You will travel up to 15%, present findings, and contribute to patent filings while aligning with ABB’s strategic goals here in the US.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics or a Master’s with Power Electronics focus and at least 2 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience building electrical circuits and soldering PCB assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Scout new technologies and develop proposals with sponsor buy-in.
• Assess technologies for power supplies, grid-connected converters, EV chargers, and more.
• Design and test electronic circuits and PCBs, and develop firmware for DSPs/MCUs/FPGA.
• Run tests, collect data, and optimize solutions; prepare technical reports and publications.
• Represent ABB at conferences and events and support strategic planning.

Skills

Power Electronics

PCB Design

Firmware Development

DSP/MCU/FPGA

Soldering & Lab Work

Altium/Cadence

Thermal FEA

Proposal Writing

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Thermal Simulation Software

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:Department Manager of Power Electronics__Contributes to ABB's success with technology, software, product, and/or system development. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to relevant problems. Provides ideas and is able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.Responsibilities:Scouting new technologies, creating proposals, and getting buy-in from sponsors.Assessing new technologies for a variety of applications (power supplies, grid-connected converters, UPS, EV chargers, motor drives, and more).Developing technical requirements and creating new designs and designing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.Develop firmware for low- and high-level functions of power converters and building and testing simulation models and hardware demonstrators.Selecting components and engaging suppliers.Building test assemblies, running experiments, and recording test data.Analyzing test data and optimizing the solutions.Preparing internal and external technical reports, presentations, and publications.Writing invention disclosures and providing technical inputs for patent filings.Representing ABB in professional conferences and other events.Contributing to strategic planning activities.The work model for the role is: Onsite in Raleigh, NC.Qualifications:Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in the field of Power Electronics, OR a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Electronics focus, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience required.Hands-on experience with building electrical circuits and ability to solder and re-work printed circuit boards; Ability to use oscilloscopes, probes, meters, and other basic lab equipment.Experience with writing firmware code for DSPs, MCUs, and FPGAs (C, C++, Verilog, VHDL), and experience with PCB design, especially using Altium or Cadence software.Experience with power electronics integration design, including CAD software and FEA thermal simulations software.Previous experience with writing proposals and securing funding for research.Ability to travel up to 15% travel.Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.What's in it for youWe 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.More About UsABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.MyBenefitsABB.comABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn moreHealth, Life & DisabilityChoice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insuranceParental Leave – up to 6 weeksEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what’s next. Run What Runs the World.#ABBCareers#RunwithABBBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.