Senior Software Development Engineer Power Electronics
New Berlin, WI - USA
Job Summary
At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll 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:
Team Leader Software DevelopmentAs a Senior Software Development Engineer Power Electronics you will develop advanced embedded software and control solutions that support ABBs power conversion and motor control technologies. This is a highly specialized senior R&D role for an engineer who can combine deep software expertise with modern control theory and power electronics knowledge to solve complex technical problems influence product direction and help deliver high-performance solutions for industrial applications.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid in New Berlin WI supporting the R&D team for the Motion Drive Products Division.
Your role and responsibilities:
Design develop and implement embedded software and advanced control algorithms for power conversion converter and motor control applications.
Lead complex engineering analysis modeling simulation and testing activities to improve product performance reliability and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to define software architecture troubleshoot technical issues and support solutions from concept through product delivery.
Serve as a technical expert by staying current on emerging technologies and recommending innovative approaches that strengthen ABBs products and engineering direction.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other collaborate and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the role:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field and 8 years of software development experience in an R&D environment; or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field and 6 years of software development experience in an R&D environment; or Doctorate degree in Computer Science or related field and 4 years of software development experience in an R&D environment preferably in embedded systems power electronics motor control power conversion or related industrial applications.
Strong proficiency in C/C for microprocessors and DSP-based development.
Experience with low-level embedded development concepts including debugging tools emulators software build tools version control and scripting languages.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing control algorithms for power conversion circuits active converters and/or motor control systems.
Strong knowledge of modern control theory principles including observers estimators and filtering techniques.
Experience developing software architecture embedded controller software and related technical documentation.
Working knowledge of electronic devices such as microprocessors DSPs FPGAs memory devices OPAMPs and A/D and D/A converters.
Working knowledge of power circuit topologies and equipment using active and passive power components including IGBTs diodes SCRs inductors transformers and capacitors.
Understanding of utility interaction topics related to power conversion equipment including power factor correction harmonic mitigation and power quality considerations.
Strong communication and influencing skills including English proficiency with the ability to contribute as a senior technical expert in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
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.
Whats in it for you
We give you the space to lead the support to grow and the chance to make a difference. Whether youre solving problems building something new or helping others succeed your impact is real. Youll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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Health Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid
Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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About Company
ABB's Electrification business offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substation to socket, enabling safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Offerings encompass digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-voltage, including EV ... View more