R&D Senior Engineer - Power Electronics

As a R&D Senior Engineer - Power Electronics at ABB in Switzerland, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing innovative power electronics solutions for UPS products within a multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to the Electrification Power Protection manufacturing department, focusing on the design and development of power converters and related components. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with experts across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and control disciplines, supporting the full product lifecycle from simulation to validation and documentation. You will help drive innovation in power protection technology, making a significant impact on global energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

• Design and develop power converters for UPS products.
• Specify components and define technical requirements with suppliers.
• Support the overall design cycle of new products, from simulation to validation and documentation, through design and testing.
• Conduct and coordinate complex analyses, developing recommendations based on technology and engineering practices and business considerations.
• Support operations and after-sales organisation during troubleshooting phases.
• Plan and coordinate a range of complex technology and engineering activities.

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with a focus in Power Electronics, or a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics and equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in power semiconductor characteristics, inductors, and passive components.
• Experience with power electronic design topologies and knowledge of UPS technology.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, LT Spice, and programming language C.
• Good communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Significant experience working within a complex organisation.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 5%).

ABB is a global technology company focused on electrification and power protection solutions, contributing to energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with experts across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and control disciplines. Reporting to the Chapter Lead and supporting the Electrification Power Protection manufacturing department.