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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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