R&D Power System Control Engineer
About The Position
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 __ The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA Your role and responsibilities In this role as R&D Power System Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will be involved in two main pillars areas Medium Voltage AC Power System Analysis and Model-Based Control System Development. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team. You will be mainly accountable for: Control System Design & Development Analyze system requirements, develop control system models, and design, simulate, and optimize control systems using MATLAB/Simulink and other advanced engineering tools. Control Architecture & Integration Specify, develop, and integrate hardware and software components for control systems, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and performance standards. Testing, Validation & Troubleshooting Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation, safety compliance, and effective resolution of field issues and power system disturbances. Power System & Converter Control Expertise Apply advanced knowledge of MV AC power systems, grid-connected power electronic converters (BESS, STATCOM, SFC, AVC), low-level converter controls (PWM, PLL, dq/αβ transformations), and high-level system architecture including stability studies, weak-grid interactions, and grid-forming/grid-following strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Engineering (electrical preferred) or related field PLUS minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in MATLAB scripting and relevant toolboxes (Control System, Power Systems); Proficient in Simulink modelling and code generation
- Able to implement traditional power system controls (PID, droop, AVR/PSS) and power electronic controls (resonant, predictive, cascaded loops)
- Competent in continuous s-domain analysis (Bode, Nyquist, root locus, gain/phase margins); Competent in discrete z-domain analysis (discretization, pole-zero mapping, delay compensation)
- Good communication skills in English, both oral and written.
- Significant experience in working within complex organization
- Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in USA
Nice To Haves
- Other languages are an asset
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, region
Responsibilities
- Analyze system requirements, develop control system models, and design, simulate, and optimize control systems using MATLAB/Simulink and other advanced engineering tools.
- Specify, develop, and integrate hardware and software components for control systems, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and performance standards.
- Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation, safety compliance, and effective resolution of field issues and power system disturbances.
- Apply advanced knowledge of MV AC power systems, grid-connected power electronic converters (BESS, STATCOM, SFC, AVC), low-level converter controls (PWM, PLL, dq/αβ transformations), and high-level system architecture including stability studies, weak-grid interactions, and grid-forming/grid-following strategies.
Benefits
- Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
- 11 paid holidays.
- Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
