Power Electronics Specialist
ABB Corporate Research is developing the foundations for the next and
next-next generation ABB products. As a Power Electronics Specialist
employee you will work in international and dynamic teams of people with a
wide range of experience and competence. The US leg of corporate research
shares worldwide responsibility for research and technology development in the
ABB group for several areas within power and automation.
Power electronics and electrical machines are key research areas at the US
corporate research center and span applications from 1/2 kW, e.g.. in Robotics,
kW's in LV drives and motors, MW’s in Wind generation, and 10’s of MW’s
in marine, and industrial generators and motors. ABB MV Drives and LV Drives
are one of the world leaders in terms of market volume and technology.
Traditional and non-traditional converter topologies are addressed. Research in
power conversion, controls, high speed drives, new power electronics products,
hybrid concepts, new material applications and state-of-the-art converters are
only a few of the topics under development. Application examples are Robotics,
Wind, Traction, Solar, Marine, Mining, etc. Power electronics converters
employing wide band gap semiconductors like SiC and GaN devices are
considered to be an important R&D enabler for next generation products.
Location:
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Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Research and Development
Regular/Permanent, Full-Time
Country Staff Research & Development
US54451004_E1
Tasks
As a Power Electronics Specialist, research and innovation in
power electronics converters, especially power electronics
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converters utilizing wide band gap power semiconductors like
SiC and GaN devices. The tasks include, not limited to,
device evaluation/characterization, gate drive design,
magnetic design, power converter design and testing. Good
working experience/knowledge in use of Si IGBTs/MOSFETs
as well as wide band gap power semiconductors like SiC and
GaN devices with design of gate drive circuits, thermal
analysis, heat sink design, and packaging is required.
Knowledge on harmonics and EMI/EMC in power converter
design and testing is also desired. You will be overseeing
external developments and interaction with academia and
enabling emerging ideas into conceptual prototypes and
beyond. The position offers the opportunity to sharpen and
develop your skills, gain project and alternative career
opportunities locally and globally within the ABB Group,
where promotion to a specialist or project manager is just as
attractive as becoming a line manager.
technologies that enable utility and industry customers to
improve performance while lowering environmental impact.
The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100
countries and employs about 145,000 people.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Ph.D in power electronics or in related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in not only modeling and simulation but also
hands-on experience like HW construction and testing in the
lab.
A high degree of innovation, creativity, analytical skills and the
capability to nimbly apply knowledge
Willing to travel and be an effective communicator.
Additional Information
Job posting dates may be modified based on manager
discretion.
ABB is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to
their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin,
citizen status, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital
status, family medical leave status, and/or disabled or
protected veterans status.
As an Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to
review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility
between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday
through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at
1-888-694-7762.
Disabled veterans and qualified individuals with a disability
may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable
or limited in your ability to use or access ABB’s career site as
a result of your disability. You may request reasonable
accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at
1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to
myhrsmart@us.abb.com.
Thanks for your interest in ABB!
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation
Our ambition.
Your legacy.
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