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This Position reports to:
R&D Engineer
In this role, you will collaborate closely with international and interdisciplinary teams on the design, development, and optimization of new ABB electrification products, like Power Converters, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Circuit Breakers and Switches, Soft Starters, etc. You will support R&D teams in the development of mixed-signal circuits and systems, including power supplies, sensing, communication, control interfaces, etc.
The work model for this role is hybrid. #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Division in Quartino, Switzerland.
You will be mainly responsible for:
Conducting EMI/EMC and thermal simulations using ECAD models; document findings and design recommendations.
Supporting power electronics system modeling and simulation activities.
Contribute to simulation tool/methodology development and guide designers.
Leading continuous improvement of simulation processes and software tools.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines.
Profound experience (5+ years) in high-reliability electronic hardware development and certification in aerospace, automotive, industrial, or medical fields.
Deep knowledge of analog/digital hardware design, including filtering, protection, power supply design, communication, and measurement systems.
Proficiency in circuit and EMI/EMC analysis, simulations, and mitigation. Preferred tools: SIMULIA CST Studio Suite, SIMetrix, SPICE, and MATLAB/Simulink.
Skilled in ECAD tools (Altium Designer preferred) for schematic capture and PCB layout as well as Measurement tools, including Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), Impedance analyzers, etc.
Experience with reading and producing engineering documentation, such as specifications, test/validation procedures, and technical reports.
Fluency in English and Italian.
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.
The recruitment process is led by Julia Farin, Talent Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd.
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