Power Electronic Engineer Solid State Breaker
ABB
Power Electronic Engineer Solid State Breaker
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. That's our story. Make it your story.
This position reports to
R&D Local Unit Lead
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 You will be mainly accountable for: • Design, analyze and document new/existing products. Create electrical model of power semiconductor • Simulate power electronic circuit breaker for a variety of applications • Selecting components and engaging suppliers for technical requirements and feasibility of identified solutions • Support the design of cooling system including estimation of losses and efficiency. Design and simulation of gate driver design • Maintain documentation of all designs. Collaborate with engineers to perform cross-functional tasks as control, testing, layout, etc. • Perform hands on testing of new/existing products. Troubleshoot new/existing products • 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
Qualifications for the role
What's in it for you?
Benefits
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
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. That's our story. Make it your story.
This position reports to
R&D Local Unit Lead
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 You will be mainly accountable for: • Design, analyze and document new/existing products. Create electrical model of power semiconductor • Simulate power electronic circuit breaker for a variety of applications • Selecting components and engaging suppliers for technical requirements and feasibility of identified solutions • Support the design of cooling system including estimation of losses and efficiency. Design and simulation of gate driver design • Maintain documentation of all designs. Collaborate with engineers to perform cross-functional tasks as control, testing, layout, etc. • Perform hands on testing of new/existing products. Troubleshoot new/existing products • 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
Qualifications for the role
- You have a MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
- You have enhanced knowledge in design and analysis of power conversion topologies. Familiar with power semiconductors (modules and discrete) technologies, thermal and electrical simulation tools (Ansys Maxwell/Icepak, SIMetrix, PLECS, Matlab/Simulink...)
- You possess experience in designing, building, and testing prototype converters, demonstrating expertise in component placement for insulation voltage, cooling, signal integrity, and EMC considerations. Familiar with standard PCB design software packages (Altium Designer...)
- Proficiency in using digital oscilloscopes and other laboratory measurement equipment like spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, impedance analyzers, etc and familiarity with MATLAB, Python (NumPy), or similar numerical calculation tools
- Experience with SPICE-based simulation tools and function simulation tools such as LTspice, PLECS, Simulink, etc. Experience in low voltage power conversion industries and DC application
- You have good communication skills and like working in team with positive attitude.
- You are at ease communicating in English.
What's in it for you?
- Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment
- Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Electrification and have a visible impact on the future
- Play a part in anticipating, sensing and responding to technology trends
Benefits
- Canteen
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym membership
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
JOB SUMMARY
Power Electronic Engineer Solid State BreakerABB
Bergamo
a month ago
N/A
Full-time