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This position reports to:
R&D Engineer__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology, software, product, and/or solution development, as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP). Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions.
The work model for the role is: hybrid.
This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power globally. Main stakeholders are R&D, Service, Sales Teams, and Customers.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Maintaining recognized expertise in a specific area by integrating the latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.
Finding new ways of solving problems by following your ideas, creating hypotheses, and defining ways to validate them.
Documenting work results (like findings, designs, or software), allowing others to maintain and improve them.
Understanding and initiating IP generation in your area of specialization and participating in the project IP strategy development.
Our team dynamics
You will join a high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
You are highly skilled and passionate in modeling and simulating electrical distribution networks, both in AC and DC, including Power Converters, Circuit Breakers, Fuses, etc.
You have 5+ years of experience in Selectivity Analysis, Load Flows and Transients Analysis & Optimizations
Experience in working as Senior Power Systems Architect with Computer-Aided Engineering tools
You are qualified in MATLAB - Simulink, PSCAD, PowerFactory, PSS®E, EMTP-ATP, etc.
Proven experience in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronic Systems)
You are at ease communicating in English (Italian language considered as a plus)
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward
More about usABB 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.
Call to ActionGuide the future. This is where innovation accelerates, industries are reimagined, and your impact powers the world ahead. Run What Runs the World.
This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in Selectivity Analysis, Load Flows and Transients Analysis & Optimizations
- Experience as Senior Power Systems Architect with Computer-Aided Engineering tools
- Skilled in modeling and simulating electrical distribution networks
- Proven experience in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronic Systems)
- Communication skills in English (Italian is a plus)
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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









