ABBR&D Engineer_Power electronics
ABB is hiring an R&D Engineer_Power electronics in Beijing, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Dsp, FPGA and Pcba among its tools and skills.
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Conduct research and technology development in the field of power electronics used in variable speed drives.
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__
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.
How we rate this
R&D Engineer_Power electronics at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- Tell me about a project where power electronics was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where research and development was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where variable speed drives was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where magnetic components was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where ac dc converters was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Power Electronics, Research And Development, Variable Speed Drives, Magnetic Components, and Ac Dc Converters. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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