Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Richmond, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Designs and develops power converters for ABB products, specifying components, coordinating suppliers, and supporting the full product lifecycle from simulation through validation and documentation. The role conducts complex engineering analyses, manages technical activities, addresses project risks, and supports troubleshooting and after-sales operations. Candidates need power electronics expertise, UPS knowledge, MATLAB/Simulink and LTspice proficiency, C programming skills, and at least six years of electrical engineering experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Chapter Lead

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.
The work model for the role is: Onsite
You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision.

  • Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints.

  • Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.

  • Design and develop power converters

  • Specify components and define technical requirements with suppliers

  • Support the overall design cycle of the new product, from simulation to validation and documentation, through design and test

  • Conduct and coordinate complex analyses, develop recommendations based on technology/engineering practices and business considerations

  • Support operations and after sales organization during trouble shooting phases

  • Plan and coordinate a range of complex technology/engineering activities

You will join an agile team that consists of approximately 8-12 employees that work cross functionally to design and develop new products.

Qualifications for the role

  • Master in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with thesis in Power Electronics or Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics and equivalent work experience

  • 6+ years of electrical engineering experience

  • Experience with power electronic design topologies, knowledge of UPS technology and familiarity with the power protection

  • Mastering simulation tools -MATLAB/Simulink, LT Spice- and programming language -C-

  • Good communication skills in English, both oral and written. Other languages are an asset

  • Significant experience in working within complex organization

  • Willingness to travel occasionally (5%)

  • Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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.

We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression,  sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the 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 Individuals with Disabilities 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. 

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Skills Required

  • Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with a thesis in Power Electronics, or a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with equivalent work experience
  • 6+ years of electrical engineering experience
  • Experience with power electronic design topologies
  • Knowledge of UPS technology and power protection
  • Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and LTspice
  • Proficiency in C programming
  • Good written and spoken English communication skills
  • Experience working within complex organizations
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, approximately 5%
  • Existing US work authorization permitting employment with ABB

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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