Power Electronics Scientist

-; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Power Electronics Scientist to contribute to technology and product development in Raleigh, NC. The role involves designing circuits, developing firmware, and collaborating with R&D teams to implement innovative solutions. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or Master's in Electrical Engineering and have hands-on experience in power electronics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with electrical circuits and PCB design.
• Experience with firmware coding for DSPs and MCUs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative solutions in power electronics.
• Design electronic circuits and firmware for power converters.
• Analyze test data and optimize solutions.

Skills

Circuit Design

Firmware Development

Communication

Project Management

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Job description

Power Electronics Scientist

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to

Head of Research Center, United States

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB's success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team. The work model for the role is onsite in Raleigh, NC • 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. • Designing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards. • Develop firmware for low- and high-level functions of power converters. • Selecting components and engaging suppliers. • Building and testing simulation models and hardware demonstrators. • 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

Qualifications for the role

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in the field of Power Electronics preferred; Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Power Electronics with minimum 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 another basic lab equipment.
• Experience with writing firmware code for DSPs, MCUs, and FPGAs (c, c++, Verilog).
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work in international teams, and lead teams and manage projects or work packages within a bigger project.
• Demonstrated skills in effective communication, presentation of results, and networking.
• 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.

More about us

ABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division's extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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.com