R&D Senior Engineer

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This Position reports to: R&D Unit Lead.

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

Are you interested in shaping the next generation of high-quality, scalable and modular power electronics technologies within ABB’s Electrification business area? Would you like to apply your expertise in a challenging and fascinating environment in a global and diverse company?

We provide an agile, dynamic workplace and you will be part of a cross-functional agile team embedded in a global network of collaborating teams.

• You monitor technology development and product technologies to identify technical drivers for R&D projects, supported by your thorough understanding of key business drivers for ABB’s products and solutions.
• You innovate power electronics for interruption and switching by scouting new technologies, designing, prototyping and validating new concepts deployable across ELSP in the long-term.
• You drive the alignment of electronics solutions with mechanical aspects to meet size & thermal constraints. Furthermore, you drive integration with firmware requirements.
• Your tasks include creation of schematics and definition of constraints for PCB layout, definition of verification specifications and execution of verification activities of your designs by simulation and prototype testing, as well as documentation and handover of the developed technologies with subsequent implementation support to product development teams.
• You take responsibility for hardware development activities, as senior member, including risk identification, alignment with targets, and close coordination with suppliers and other functions (e.g. product management).
• You contribute to discussions of intellectual property and secure patent rights for ABB by driving the IP creation.
• You participate in internal and external networks to expand your knowledge of your area of expertise.

• M.Sc. or PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, or comparable field
• At least 5 years of experience in technology development of power electronics solutions ideally in an industrial context
• Sound knowledge in designing electronic circuits, circuit diagrams, and working with simulation tools
• Strong cross-functional skills to ensure integration with mechanics and firmware
• Knowledge in thermal & signal / power integrity (SI/PI) would be considered a plus
• Ability to work in an international context with peers and stakeholders is various global locations
• Willingness to travel internationally (~10%)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential; Swedish language skills are beneficial but not a prerequisite.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

More about us

Recruiting Manager Stephan Wildermuth. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Senad Hujic, +46730883006; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson , +46706328547; Unionen: Johan Lundström, +46 730 77 03 66. We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Please note that the interview process will start after application process, apply latest 15th of August.

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.