At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Participate in Product Engineering activities for PV and BESS projects all around the world.

You will become part of a high-performance team responsible for the electrical design of power transformers for power converters, that are manufactured by the company, for PV and BESS plants.

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Review calculations, technical documentation, and drawings for power transformers provided by OEM’s
• Support transformer product engineering from specification review through manufacturing, testing, and operation
• Conduct transformer failure investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and condition assessments using diagnostic techniques such as DGA, electrical testing, oil analysis, event logs, and internal inspections
• Evaluate transformer performance under renewable energy operating profiles by assessing cyclic loading, overload capability, harmonic effects, losses, thermal behavior, and short-circuit withstand capability through technical reviews, analytical methods, and FEM simulations
• Coordinate technical discussions with transformer OEMs and witness manufacturing process, FAT, routine and type testing to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Provide technical support to project engineering, procurement, operations, sales, quality, and customer teams
• Share technical knowledge and provide guidance and lessons learned on transformer performance, reliability, and design challenges within renewable energy projects

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

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in the transformer industry, including design, manufacturing, quality, testing, and service
• Strong knowledge of power transformer electrical, dielectric, and thermal design, and transformer mechanics
• Strong knowledge of routine, type, special, and field testing.
• Proven experience in transformer diagnostics, condition assessment, failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA)
• Strong knowledge of international standards and industry practices, including IEC and IEEE
• Proven experience with FEM-based electromagnetic and thermal simulations and engineering tools such as Ansys and MATLAB/Simulink

Other special needs:

• Autonomy
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Effective communication with suppliers, customers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level or higher)
• Willingness to travel occasionally to factories, test facilities and project locations

Location: San Fernando de Henares (Madrid), Spain

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Benefits

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

Local Specific Benefits

• 🛡️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: You’ll be covered by our collective insurance plans in Spain – life, accident, and travel assistance – so you can feel secure whether you're at work or on the road.
• 🍽️ Lunch Allowance: Receive a monthly allowance to enjoy your meals.
• 🏡 Home Office Flexibility: Work from wherever suits you best thanks to our flexible remote work options.
• 💻 Benefits Platform: Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on everything from tech to travel through our employee benefits portal.
• 📈 Employee Share Acquisition Plan: Want to invest in your future? Join our share acquisition plan and grow with the company.
• 🎓 Learning & Training: Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities, grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.
• 🚀 Career Development: Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!
• 🕓 Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens – we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

• 💚 Wellbeing Program: From mental health support to wellness activities, we’ve got your back—mind and body.

• As part of the flexible benefits:
  • 🏥 Private health insurance for you and your family so you can focus on feeling your best.
  • 💼 Kindergarten to support your children’s future.
  • 🚗 Transport allowance: Encouraging sustainable commuting selecting an allowance for public transport.

More about us

Gamesa Electric is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of electrical equipment, with extensive experience in photovoltaics, hydro-electric energy, marine propulsion, wind power and energy storage applications. Cutting-edge technology and innovation at service of renewable energies and environment, contributing with flexible complete solutions to make clean energy more affordable and reliable. Our target is leading the global renewable energy industry, driving the transition towards a sustainable world.

We have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

A future opportunity

This role is part of our talent pipeline, which means it’s not currently open, but we’re always looking for curious minds, bold thinkers, and people who want to make an impact.

Click Apply to express your interest and be considered for future opportunities that match your experience and aspirations.

At ABB, we welcome people from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives help us build a cleaner, smarter future.

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about how we help run what runs the world.