Systems Engineer, EV Supply Equipment

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ABB is a global company and leader in the field of the transmission and distribution of electricity, process and production automation as well as electrical, electronic and installation engineering products and systems. ABB is market leader in fast charging solutions which enable 10-30 min charging time for electric cars and busses, a game changing technology which allows mass adaption of clean transportation. In this highly technological and rising market, we are developing and providing these Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) across the globe. As Systems Engineer, you will create and develop prototypes, and validate EVSE designs as a key member of our global R&D team. You’ll have the opportunity to use your hardware and software engineering skills to improve our product portfolio working in our advanced R&D laboratories in one of our several Product testing and innovation facilities. If you are looking to utilize your creative technical and problem-solving skills and support critical design and testing of our complex charging systems to enable us to produce and deliver even better and faster chargers for any electric vehicle in the world, we invite you to join our rapidly growing R&D and Technology team! This position will be based in one of the following locations: Richmond, VA, Detroit, MI, Columbia, SC, Raleigh, NC , or Milwaukee, WI

This position reports to

Manager – Hardware R&D U.S.

Your responsibilities

• Develop, prototype and validate EVSE design covering use case, performance, and cost targets
• Develop special hardware and software skills to carry out the above development, prototype, and validation activities
• Build and adapt laboratory test setups, primarily around hardware devices and software (including digital simulation) systems, in support of our prototyping and validation activities
• Use the laboratory test setup to test, validate, and improve the EVSE design
• Support product compliance and service initiatives
• Support and generate new intellectual property (IP), including publishing in peer reviewed journals

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or related field is required with a minimum of 5 or more years of in electrical/electronic equipment design
• In lieu of having a degree, we will consider directly related equipment systems engineering experience with 7 or more years of experience
• Master’s degree, and/or direct industry knowledge of electric vehicle or EV charging a plus
• Knowledge of power converter control system and modeling is highly preferred
• Experience with any of the following is preferred:
• Product Standard Compliance Design
• Thermal Management
• Software Engineering
• Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP)
• Must be comfortable working in a highly collaborative, global team environment
• Excellent English language speaking, reading and writing skills and abilities are required
• Must have a very strong analytical skills with an inquisitive engineering problem solving mindset
• Ability to travel up to 30% is required, both domestically and internationally
• Salary range for this position: 100K -125K
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

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

More about us

ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology with a strong R&D pipeline and an unparalleled global reach. With our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – we are actively enabling the future of e-mobility, not just predicting it. The exciting developments within this sector perfectly align with our Mission to Zero initiative, aiming to support cleaner and greener communities for all 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.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