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R&D Engineer, Power Electronics

ABB

On-site
Beijing, China
Full-time
Staff
Salary not listedPosted 2w ago

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Job description

ABB is hiring a R&D Engineer, Power Electronics — a full-time, based in Beijing, China role. Apply directly on ABB's careers page below.

R&D Engineer_Power electronics

Location: Beijing, Beijing, China

Category: Research & Development

Employment Type: Full Time

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

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Your role and responsibilities

This position is attached to the motion research department of ABB group. You will be a power electronics scientist working with global and local research teams.

Your responsibilities

  • Conduct research and technology development in the field of power electronics used in variable speed drives.

  • Study the basic principle and analyze the root causes of existing issues in products.

  • Track cutting-edge technology in variable speed drives. Scan local science and technology progress in power electronics relevant for variable speed drives.

  • Build long-term collaborations with global research teams and local academic societies.

  • Execute research projects and keep communicating and networking with all related stakeholders.

  • Adhere to ABB integrity and compliance policies.



Qualifications for the role

  • Ph.D. degree in power electronics or other related electrical engineering majors.

  • Solid theoretical background in the following areas with publications in renowned transactions / journals.

    • Variable speed drive topologies

    • Magnetic component design

    • Power semiconductors application (Such as device modeling, gate drive, heat dissipation design, condition monitoring, failure analysis, etc.)

    • AC/DC and DC/DC power converters

    • EMC design

  • Experiences of the following areas is a plus:

    • PCBA design

    • General programming skills on DSP or FPGA.

    • Hands-on experience in commissioning.

  • Self-motivated, high curiosity and able to work under pressure.

  • Team player with communication and interpersonal skills

  • Good in both oral and written English




More about us
ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.


 

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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The required skills for R&D Engineer, Power Electronics at ABB include: FPGA.

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R&D Engineer, Power Electronics at ABB is a Staff level position.

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