Power Electronics Scientist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to join their innovative R&D team in Raleigh. In this role, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies, focusing on power electronics and circuit design. You will have the opportunity to scout new technologies, develop technical requirements, and design electronic circuits, while also collaborating with international teams. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a company committed to sustainability and diversity. If you are passionate about technology and eager to drive change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering preferred; Master's with 2+ years of experience required.
• Hands-on experience with electrical circuits and PCB soldering.

Responsibilities

• Scout new technologies and create proposals for innovative solutions.
• Design electronic circuits and develop firmware for power converters.

Skills

Firmware Development

Circuit Design

Power Electronics

Project Management

Effective Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Oscilloscopes

Basic Lab Equipment

Job description

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. #LI-Onsite

This position reports to

Research Department Manager

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. You will be mainly accountable for:

1. Scouting new technologies, creating proposals, and getting buy-in from sponsors.
2. Assessing new technologies for a variety of applications (power supplies, grid connected converters, UPS, EV chargers, motor drives, and more).
3. Developing technical requirements and creating new designs.
4. Designing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
5. Developing firmware for low- and high-level functions of power converters.
6. Selecting components and engaging suppliers.
7. Building and testing simulation models and hardware demonstrators.
8. Building test assemblies, running experiments, and recording test data.
9. Analyzing test data and optimizing the solutions.
10. Preparing internal and external technical reports, presentations, and publications.
11. Writing invention disclosures and providing technical inputs for patent filings.
12. Representing ABB in professional conferences and other events.
13. Contributing to strategic planning activities.

Qualifications for the role

1. Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in the field of Power Electronics preferred; Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Power Electronics with a minimum of 2 years' experience required.
2. 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.
3. Experience with writing firmware code for DSPs, MCUs, and FPGAs (C, C++, Verilog).
4. Experience with PCB design, especially using Altium or Cadence software.
5. Experience with power electronics integration design, including CAD software and FEA thermal simulations software.
6. Previous experience with writing proposals and securing funding for research.
7. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work in international teams, lead teams, and manage projects or work packages within a bigger project.
8. Demonstrated skills in effective communication, presentation of results, and networking.
9. Ability to travel up to 15%.
10. Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

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.