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Senior Power Electronics Engineer

ABB · Richmond, VA
Full-timeTechnologySenior$179,000–$241,000/yr
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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:** Chapter Lead \_\_ 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: - Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision. - Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints. - Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks. - Design and develop power converters - Specify components and define technical requirements with suppliers - Support the overall design cycle of the new product, from simulation to validation and documentation, through design and test - Conduct and coordinate complex analyses, develop recommendations based on technology/engineering practices and business considerations - Support operations and after sales organization during trouble shooting phases - Plan and coordinate a range of complex technology/engineering activities You will join an agile team that consists of approximately 8-12 employees that work cross functionally to design and develop new products. **Qualifications for the role** - Master in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with thesis in Power Electronics or Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics and equivalent work experience - 6+ years of electrical engineering experience - Experience with power electronic design topologies, knowledge of UPS technology and familiarity with the power protection - Mastering simulation tools -MATLAB/Simulink, LT Spice- and programming language -C- - Good communication skills in English, both oral and written. Other languages are an asset - Significant experience in working within complex organization - Willingness to travel occasionally (5%) - Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. **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. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit https://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 https://www.abb.com. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with r…

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