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ABB Power Protection has a strong position in the global market. We develop and produce UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) for a variety of customers all over the world.
We are looking for a senior engineer with power electronics and grid experience to support the system level design of UPS products and the design of the controls and interaction with the grid and system level design.
If you show great interest in Power Electronics and look forward to making the world of power protection change, this is your opportunity to make a remarkable impact.
Job Responsibilities:
Simulate large critical power systems that support data center electrical infrastructure.
Support the overall system design and interaction of products
Develop and adapt closed loop control systems for high power converters, such as inverters, rectifiers and DC/DC.
Conduct and coordinate complex analyses, develop recommendations based on technology/engineering practices and business considerations
Support sales organization with modeling of engineered to order system
Job Qualifications:
Masters or PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with thesis in Power Electronics and Micro Grids
Mastering of high speed real-time closed loop control systems
Understanding of power semiconductor characteristics, inductors and passive components
Experience with power electronic design topologies, knowledge of UPS technology
Experience in modeling of utility grid or microgrid systems
Understanding of grid codes such as ERCOT
Understanding of power systems modeling and stability analysis
Understanding of electrical circuit protection devices such as breakers and fuses
Mastering simulation tools -MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS
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%)
Valid work permit for United States
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.
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Skills Required
- Masters or PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with thesis in Power Electronics and Micro Grids
- Mastering of high-speed real-time closed loop control systems
- Understanding of power semiconductor characteristics, inductors, and passive components
- Experience with power electronic design topologies, knowledge of UPS technology
- Experience in modeling of utility grid or microgrid systems
- Understanding of grid codes such as ERCOT
- Understanding of power systems modeling and stability analysis
- Understanding of electrical circuit protection devices such as breakers and fuses
- Mastering simulation tools - MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS
- Good communication skills in English, both oral and written
- Willingness to travel occasionally (5%)
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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.
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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.
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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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