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