Power Electronic Engineer Solid State ApplicationAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to

R&D Local Unit Lead

Your role and responsibilities

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: #LI-HybridYou will be mainly accountable for:• Designing, analyzing and documenting new/existing products• Creating electrical model of power semiconductor. Simulating power electronic circuit breaker for a variety of applications• Selecting components and engaging suppliers for technical requirements and feasibility of identified solutions• Supporting the design of cooling system including estimation of losses and efficiency• Designing and simulation of gate driver design. Maintaining documentation of all designs.• Collaborating with engineers to perform cross-functional tasks as control, testing, layout, etc. Performing hands on testing of new/existing products• Troubleshoot new/existing products. Building and testing simulation models, hardware demonstrators, test assemblies, running experiments, and recording test data.• Analyzing test data and optimizing the solutions. Preparing internal and external technical reports.

Qualifications for the role

You are highly skilled with standard PCB design software packages (Altium Designer...). Proficiency in using digital oscilloscopes and other laboratory measurement equipment like spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, impedance analyzers, etc Familiarity with MATLAB, Python (NumPy), or similar numerical calculation tools. Experience with SPICE-based simulation tools and function simulation tools such as LTspice, PLECS, Simulink, etc. Experience in low voltage power conversion industries and DC application Ability to demonstrate your experience in designing, building, and testing prototype converters, demonstrating expertise in component placement for insulation voltage, cooling, signal integrity, and EMC considerations Possess an enhanced knowledge in design and analysis of power conversion topologies. Familiar with power semiconductors (modules and discrete) technologies and with thermal and electrical simulation tools (Ansys Maxwell/Icepak, SIMetrix, PLECS, Matlab/Simulink…) You are passionate about communication, team working and you possess a positive attitude. MS/PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering in the field of Power Electronics and power converted design You are at ease communicating in Italian and English

What's in it for you?Flexibility: we have hybrid work options, make the best out of them!Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environmentResearch is at the core of what we do. With your contribution you will make visible innovation happen.BenefitsCanteenEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible work practicesGym membershipMore 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. #MyABBStoryFor further info: Gaia Pinto, Talent Partner