Senior Design Engineer - Power Electronics

Senior Design Engineer - Power ElectronicsTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.As a Senior Design Engineer - Power Electronics, you will contribute significantly to technology and product development projects by identifying and implementing innovative solutions.Reporting to the R&D Team Manager, Power Electronics, you will encompass the design and analysis of parts, components, assemblies, subassemblies and systems, and the production of associated drawings and instructions. Performs a variety of complex engineering assignments requiring in-depth knowledge of a specific engineering discipline plus an understanding of related disciplines to cost effectively achieve objectives. Assignments typically require the use of advanced and innovative techniques. Proactively seeks and implements initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction.Your responsibilitiesDevelop the relevant R&D project deliverables, such as concept development, simulation results, electrical diagrams and board layouts, bill of materials, component purchase specifications, verification testing plans, test procedures, technical descriptions and instructions, product analysis, etc.Develop, review and approve specifications for key power components, such as IGBTs, diodes, SCRs, magnetic components and other passive componentsParticipate on cross functional teams to ensure the continuous improvement of methods, processes, productivity and quality, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costParticipate in product standardization and product support as required and Provide answers on interpretations of regulatory standards, such as UL, IEC, NEC, NEMA, etc.Lead or participate in peer design reviews, Act as a mentor to other power electronics engineers to address and resolve inquiries and problems and train less experienced engineers Act as the technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems related to drives and/or other power electronic systemsMaintain technical competency and remain current in changes in the industry as well as within ABBFollow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations, Practice and enforce strict compliance with all safety rules whenever subordinates are working on energized electrical equipment and help enforce such safety standards with others who may be involved in work on such energized equipmentYour backgroundBachelor''s degree in electrical engineering and minimum 8 years of power electronics related experienceExpertise in analysis and design of power conversion circuits and equipment using active power devices (IGBTs, mosfets, diodes, and SCRs) and passive components (inductors, transformers, capacitors, etc.)Strong understanding of various circuit topologies for AC/DC and DC/DC converters and DC/AC inverters, understand theory of operation and topology tradeoffs based on the application (control, complexity, cost, design constraints, etc.)Expertise in IGBT and mosfet gate drive circuit design and Experience in mixed analog & digital circuit design for measurement, fault protection, control and communication purposesExpertise in developing circuit and system-level simulation models using SPICE, PSIM, Ansys, Matlab, Mathcad, or similar software toolsExperience designing products to meet global regulatory standards for safety and EMC, Strong understanding of the regulatory testing and certification processTravel up to 10Êndidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the USBenefitsRetirement planLife insuranceDisability insuranceMedical insuranceWellbeing programMore about usABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives and softstarters. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day.We look forward to receiving your application. 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Created: 2021-11-29