R&D Senior Engineer

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The R&D Senior Engineer will Performs a variety of complex engineering assignments requiring in-depth knowledge of a specific engineering discipline plus an understanding of related disciplines to cost effectively achieve objectives within Motion Business Area in New Berlin, Ohio. Assignments typically require the use of advanced and innovative techniques. Proactively seeks and implements initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction.

This position reports to

R&D Team Manager, Power Electronics

Your responsibilities

• Develop the relevant R&D project deliverables, such as concept development, simulation results, electrical diagrams and board layouts, bill of materials, component purchase specifications, verification testing plans, test procedures, technical descriptions and instructions, product analysis, etc
• Develop, review and approve specifications for key power components, such as IGBTs, diodes, SCRs, magnetic components, and other passive components
• Participate on cross functional teams to ensure the continuous improvement of methods, processes, productivity and quality. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Participate in product standardization and product support as required. Provide answers on interpretations of regulatory standards, such as UL, IEC, NEC, NEMA, etc
• Lead or participate in peer design reviews. Act as a mentor to other power electronics engineers to address and resolve inquiries and problems and train less experienced engineers
• Act as the technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems related to drives and/or other power electronic systems
• Maintain technical competency and remain current in changes in the industry as well as within ABB

Your background

• Bachelor degree in electrical engineering with 5 years of power electronics related experience required.
• Travel up to 10% required.
• Expertise in analysis and design of power conversion circuits and equipment using active power devices (IGBTs, mosfets, diodes, and SCRs) and passive components (inductors, transformers, capacitors, etc.) highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of various circuit topologies for AC/ DC and DC/ DC converters and DC/ AC inverters. Understand theory of operation and topology tradeoffs based on the application (control, complexity, cost, design constraints, etc.) highly preferred.
• Expertise in IGBT and mosfet gate drive circuit design. Experience in mixed analog & digital circuit design for measurement, fault protection, control, and communication purposes highly preferred.
• Expertise in developing circuit and system-level simulation models using SPICE, PSIM, Ansys, Matlab, Mathcad, or similar software tools highly preferred.
• Experience designing products to meet global regulatory standards for safety and EMC. Strong understanding of the regulatory testing and certification process highly preferred.
• Candidates must have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the USA

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid