Senior Software Development Engineer - Power Electronics

ABB Inc.; New Berlin (WI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer - Power Electronics in New Berlin, WI to design, develop, and implement embedded software and advanced control algorithms for power conversion and motor control systems. You will lead complex analysis, modeling, and testing to improve performance and reliability, collaborating across engineering disciplines and influencing product direction.

This hybrid role supports the R&D team within ABB Drive Products, with opportunities to stay current

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in CS or related field with embedded systems/industrial applications experience
• 8+ years (or 6+ with Master’s; 4+ with Doctorate) in R&D software development
• Strong C/C++ proficiency for microprocessors and DSPs
• Experience with power electronics, motor control, and power conversion systems
• Knowledge of modern control theory, observers, estimators, and filtering techniques

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software for power conversion, converters, and motor control
• Lead analysis, modeling, simulation, and testing to improve performance and reliability
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to define software architecture and troubleshoot issues
• Serve as technical expert on emerging technologies and innovative approaches

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Power electronics

Motor control

Control theory

Debugging tools

Version control

Scripting languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Doctorate in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DSPs

FPGAs

Emulators

Software build tools

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:

Team Leader, Software Development

As a Senior Software Development Engineer - Power Electronics, you will develop advanced embedded software and control solutions that support ABB's power conversion and motor control technologies. This is a highly specialized senior R&D role for an engineer who can combine deep software expertise with modern control theory and power electronics knowledge to solve complex technical problems, influence product direction, and help deliver high-performance solutions for industrial applications.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid, in New Berlin, WI supporting the R&D team for the Motion Drive Products Division.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software and advanced control algorithms for power conversion, converter, and motor control applications.

• Lead complex engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, and testing activities to improve product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to define software architecture, troubleshoot technical issues, and support solutions from concept through product delivery.

• Serve as a technical expert by staying current on emerging technologies and recommending innovative approaches that strengthen ABB's products and engineering direction.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of software development experience in an R&D environment; or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of software development experience in an R&D environment; or Doctorate degree in Computer Science or related field and 4+ years of software development experience in an R&D environment, preferably in embedded systems, power electronics, motor control, power conversion, or related industrial applications.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for microprocessors and DSP-based development.

• Experience with low-level embedded development concepts, including debugging tools, emulators, software build tools, version control, and scripting languages.

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing control algorithms for power conversion circuits, active converters, and/or motor control systems.

• Strong knowledge of modern control theory principles, including observers, estimators, and filtering techniques.

• Experience developing software architecture, embedded controller software, and related technical documentation.

• Working knowledge of electronic devices such as microprocessors, DSPs, FPGAs, memory devices, OPAMPs, and A/D and D/A converters.

• Working knowledge of power circuit topologies and equipment using active and passive power components, including IGBTs, diodes, SCRs, inductors, transformers, and capacitors.

• Understanding of utility interaction topics related to power conversion equipment, including power factor correction, harmonic mitigation, and power quality considerations.

• Strong communication and influencing skills, including English proficiency, with the ability to contribute as a senior technical expert in a cross-functional engineering environment.

• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.

What's in it for you

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

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ABB 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 more

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice 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 Plus

• Vision benefit

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums

• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid

• Long 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 insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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