Senior Insulation Engineer

ABB is hiring a Senior Insulation Engineer in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include insulation material, technical evaluation and performance testing.
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Participate in the technical evaluation, development, and performance testing of motor insulation systems and materials.

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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

At ABB, we help important industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.

Every person here makes that happen. By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world’s best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level.

Your Role and Responsibilities :

Insulation Material Selection and Development:

1) Participate in the technical evaluation and selection of insulation materials, including magnet wire, mica tape, impregnating resin, slot insulation and phase insulation;

2) Lead feasibility analysis and validation for new material introduction, as well as supplier technical qualification.

Insulation Performance Testing and Evaluation:

Define and execute test plans for insulation resistance, dielectric withstand voltage, partial discharge, dielectric dissipation factor (tan δ), thermal aging and multi-factor electrical-thermal aging; establish and improve insulation system evaluation methods and lifetime assessment models.

Cross-functional Collaboration and Technical Support:

1) Work closely with electromagnetic design, mechanical design, process, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams to provide insulation technical support to factories and customers, ensuring effective implementation of solutions;

2) Support factories in root cause analysis of insulation failures such as breakdown, partial discharge and aging cracks, and drive closure of corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications for the Role

· Bachelor and above

· 5+ years of experience in Motor insulation system or insulation technology

· Knowledge in office program

· Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive improvement

-Good ownership. Proactive. Good communication and team work skills, willingness and capability to learn

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.

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

More about us

The High Power Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. The Division’s induction, synchronous and special design motors and synchronous generators power critical applications across industry, infrastructure and marine transportation. Combining the best available materials with superior technology, the large motors and generators are designed to operate efficiently and reliably, even for challenging processes or applications and to have low life cycle costs.

Call to Action

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

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

Senior Insulation Engineer 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.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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Key facts

Senior Insulation Engineer is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
The job was posted on October 27, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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