Senior Power Conditioning Engineer (UPS & BESS)

ABB; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Napier, New Zealand, seeks an experienced power electronics engineer to lead design, testing, and deployment of UPS, BESS, AVC, and SFC systems. You will work on power conditioning technologies, drive innovation, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, system integration, and collaboration across multi-site teams to optimize performance and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing/maintaining power electronic systems in specialist teams.
• Solid understanding of three-phase systems and power electronics in grid-connected applications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and circuit simulation tools (PSCAD, Matlab/Simulink) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional, performance, and safety testing on UPS, Battery Energy Storage Systems, AVC, and SFC systems; ensure IEC/UL compliance.
• Contribute to design, analysis, and validation of low/medium-voltage power conditioning and energy management systems.
• Develop, maintain technical documentation including test procedures, commissioning guides, user manuals, and interface specifications.

Skills

Power electronics

Team leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics

Tools

AutoCAD

PSCAD

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

ABB in Napier, New Zealand, seeks an experienced power electronics engineer to lead design, testing, and deployment of UPS, BESS, AVC, and SFC systems. You will work on power conditioning technologies, drive innovation, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, system integration, and collaboration across multi-site teams to optimize performance and reduce costs.