Power Electronic Engineer SSCB Platform

pBij bABB /bhelpen we industrieën efficiënter en schoner te werken en iedere medewerker draagt daaraan bij. U krijgt de ruimte om leiding te nemen, wordt ondersteund in uw ontwikkeling en zult trots zijn op de impact die we samen realiseren. Sluit u bij ons aan en help de wereld draaiende te houden. /p h3Deze functie rapporteert aan: /h3 pChapter Lead /p h3Your role and responsibilities /h3 pIn this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB's success through technology, product, and system development in power electronics. Each day, you will apply your expertise independently and as part of a cross-functional RD team, identifying and implementing innovative solutions for demanding switching applications. /p pbr/The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite /p pIn this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for: /p ul lipDesigning and developing advanced power electronic systems for Solid State Circuit Breakers, including semiconductor stacks, gate driver circuits, and protection schemes for DC applications. /p /li lipConducting circuit-level and system-level simulations to evaluate SSCB performance across diverse operating scenarios, including fault conditions and transient events. Contributing to thermal analysis and power loss estimation to support the thermal design and long‑term reliability of SSCB hardware. /p /li lipSelecting and qualifying power semiconductor devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs, SiC/GaN) and passive components, including collaboration with suppliers for technical validation. /p /li lipLeading prototype development activities: building hardware demonstrators, defining test plans, executing functional and safety validation, and analyzing results. Troubleshooting complex hardware and design issues during development and post‑deployment phases, implementing effective corrective actions. /p /li lipSupporting PCB layout design using Altium Designer, with focus on insulation voltage, signal integrity, and EMC compliance. Preparing detailed technical documentation, design reports, and test procedures throughout the full product development lifecycle. /p /li lipCollaborating closely with mechanical and electronic engineers, layout designers, and testing teams to ensure integrated and timely delivery of development milestones. /p /li lipSharing technical knowledge, best practices, and design guidelines with the broader engineering team. /p /li lipDriving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) while proactively identifying and addressing technical risks. /p /li /ul h3Qualifications for the role /h3 ul liMaster's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering, with a focus on Power Electronics. At least 5 years of professional experience in power electronics design and development. /li liProven expertise in power semiconductor devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs, SiC/GaN modules and discrete components), including thermal and electrical characterization. /li liKnowledge of power conversion topologies (DC/DC, inverter, rectifier) and advanced switching techniques for DC applications. /li liHands‑on experience with thermal and electrical simulation tools such as PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, Ansys Maxwell, Icepak, or SIMetrix. /li liExperience with PCB design and layout optimization. Familiar with Altium designer or equivalent and PSPICE simulator or equivalent /li liPractical proficiency with laboratory measurement equipment: digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, impedance analyzers. Familiarity with numerical computation and scripting tools such as MATLAB and Python /li liExperience in Solid State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) design, DC power applications, and advanced power semiconductor technologies, including SiC MOSFETs and GaN devices is preferred /li liKnowledge of power semiconductor reliability, IEC/UL standards for DC protection and switching equipment, and experience working in agile RD environments; publications or patents in power electronics are considered a plus /li liAbility to work independently with limited supervision, driving complex tasks to completion within an agile team environment. /li liYou are at ease communicating in English /li /ul h3Compensation Package /h3 pAs part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position: /p pApplicable CBA: Metalmeccanico /p pMinimum annual salary: € 39.000 /p pVariable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus /p pThe offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards. /p h3Benefits as per policy /h3 ul liFlexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families /li liWelfare plan with a wide range of personalized services /li liCanteen or meal vouchers provided /li /ul h3More about us /h3 pABB 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. /p pJoin us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.br/Run What Runs the World. /p p#ABBCareers #RunwithABB /p pVoor het bouwen aan een schonere en slimmere toekomst zijn uiteenlopende denkers nodig: nieuwsgierige, moedige en creatieve mensen. 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