Senior Power Electronics/System and Simulation Engineer

ABB•Richmond, VA

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: Chapter Lead __ ABB Power Protection has a strong position in the global market. We develop and produce UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) for a variety of customers all over the world. We are looking for a senior engineer with power electronics and grid experience to support the system level design of UPS products and the design of the controls and interaction with the grid and system level design. If you show great interest in Power Electronics and look forward to making the world of power protection change, this is your opportunity to make a remarkable impact.

Requirements

Masters or PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with thesis in Power Electronics and Micro Grids
Mastering of high speed real-time closed loop control systems
Understanding of power semiconductor characteristics, inductors and passive components
Experience with power electronic design topologies, knowledge of UPS technology
Experience in modeling of utility grid or microgrid systems
Understanding of grid codes such as ERCOT
Understanding of power systems modeling and stability analysis
Understanding of electrical circuit protection devices such as breakers and fuses
Mastering simulation tools -MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS
Good communication skills in English, both oral and written.
Significant experience in working within complex organization
Valid work permit for United States

Nice To Haves

Other languages are an asset
Willingness to travel occasionally (5%)

Responsibilities

Simulate large critical power systems that support data center electrical infrastructure.
Support the overall system design and interaction of products
Develop and adapt closed loop control systems for high power converters, such as inverters, rectifiers and DC/DC.
Conduct and coordinate complex analyses, develop recommendations based on technology/engineering practices and business considerations
Support sales organization with modeling of engineered to order system