Senior / Principal Power Electronics System Design Engineer – Solid State Transformers

Join ABB in Shaping the Future of Energy

At ABB, we empower industries to become more efficient and sustainable. Progress isn't just an option for us; it's a given—for you, your team, and the world. As a global leader, we provide everything you need to drive this transformation. The journey may not always be easy, as genuine growth requires courage. However, at ABB, you won’t walk this path alone. Run what runs the world.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you ready to help shape the future of energy conversion technologies for datacenters? At ABB’s global Center of Excellence for Solid State Transformers (SST), you will work on groundbreaking solutions that redefine how datacenters are powered, combining efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

The work model for this role is onsite.

You will be primarily accountable for:

• Leading the system design, specification, testing, and qualification of SST main components and subsystems across various operating conditions.
• Driving projects from conceptual design and simulation to validation in our R&D labs.
• Collaborating closely with other R&D functions (control hardware/software, mechanics, verification & validation) to ensure seamless integration.
• Contributing to the productization, qualification, and certification of SST system designs for commercial use.
• Working in close partnership with stakeholders across ABB, including program managers, product architects, research scientists, and productization teams.
• Maintaining and expanding expertise in power electronics technologies, contributing to ABB’s intellectual property and standards activities.

Qualifications for the Role

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on Power Electronics and orientation toward High Power / Medium Voltage applications.
• 5+ years of experience in power electronics system design and development.
• Strong skills in modeling, simulation, and system analysis using modern design tools.
• Hands-on experience in testing, validation, and productization of power electronic solutions; medium-voltage expertise is a strong plus.
• Interest in applied research and experimentation within an MV lab environment.
• Self-driven and collaborative, motivated to work in a global, multicultural R&D team.
• Fluency in English; German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

What's in it for You?

At ABB, you will be part of a pioneering team influencing the future of energy systems for datacenters. We offer access to cutting-edge labs, opportunities to collaborate with global experts, and the chance to influence patents, standards, and new product families. You will benefit from an international culture that values innovation and continuous learning, with flexible working models and attractive career opportunities worldwide.

More About Us

Our R&D engineers and scientists develop breakthrough technologies and products that change the way the world works and industries do business. We constantly push the limits of convention while focused on delivering solid returns for our customers and shareholders.

This recruitment is led by Stephan Himmel, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland, Ltd.

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