Scientist (Senior) Power Electronic Converters 80-100% (f/m/d) — ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Baden
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
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: R&D Team Lead The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
- 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.
- The main responsibilities include
- for the role
- PhD in Engineering, or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience in power electronic converter design, optimization, and testing, or in system-level studies, including architecture trade-offs for large power converters, scaling across varying voltage and power levels, and/or grid interactions under dynamic operating conditions
Main responsibilities
- The main responsibilities include
Key requirements
- for the role
- PhD in Engineering, or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience in power electronic converter design, optimization, and testing, or in system-level studies, including architecture trade-offs for large power converters, scaling across varying voltage and power levels, and/or grid interactions under dynamic operating conditions
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Hands-on experience in commissioning and testing full-scale converter systems, including back-to-back power flow setups
- Experience in the design, implementation, and validation of high-power medium-voltage converters and/or grid-connected three-phase inverters
Application process
- Simulate, compare, and optimize power electronic topologies and converter systems for a wide range of applications, including system-level studies and performance evaluations
- Collaborate closely with colleagues within the team and across disciplines, sharing expertise, mentoring team members, and contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous learning
- Design, implement, commission, and experimentally validate advanced power converter systems, from proof-of-concept models to full-scale demonstrators
- Develop and advance innovative power electronic topologies, control strategies, and converter solutions for emerging applications Requirements
- Strong knowledge of applied control theory and power converter control, including experience with embedded hardware development and programming of FPGAs (VHDL) and/or microcontrollers for power electronic applications
- Experience in optimization-driven power stage design, supported by simulation and experimental validation About Us
- At the ABB research center in Baden-Dättwil in the proximity of Zurich, we work on exciting technologies that shape the future of our products.
- Our international research teams focus on Power Electronics, Energy Storage, Intelligent Systems, and Switching.
Contacts
- The recruitment process is being led by Pedro Labian, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd.
- ABB: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate
- Ready to make an impact?
Additional details
- Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
- Develop and advance innovative power electronic topologies, control strategies, and converter solutions for emerging applications Qualifications for the role
- Experience in optimization-driven power stage design, supported by simulation and experimental validation
- Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
- Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Notes and original content
- Join us and help run what runs the world.
- This position reports to:
- R&D Team Lead
- The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
- Responsibilities
- Develop and advance innovative power electronic topologies, control strategies, and converter solutions for emerging applications
- Requirements
- Qualifications for the role
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What salary does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) lists CHF 99'500 - 169'500 gross per year for this position in Baden. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
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