Senior Software Development Engineer - Power Electronics

ABB•New Berlin, WI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Development Engineer – Power Electronics, you will develop advanced embedded software and control solutions that support ABB’s power conversion and motor control technologies. This is a highly specialized senior R&D role for an engineer who can combine deep software expertise with modern control theory and power electronics knowledge to solve complex technical problems, influence product direction, and help deliver high-performance solutions for industrial applications. The work model for the role is: Hybrid, in New Berlin, WI supporting the R&D team for the Motion Drive Products Division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of software development experience in an R&D environment; or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of software development experience in an R&D environment; or Doctorate degree in Computer Science or related field and 4+ years of software development experience in an R&D environment, preferably in embedded systems, power electronics, motor control, power conversion, or related industrial applications.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for microprocessors and DSP-based development.
Experience with low-level embedded development concepts, including debugging tools, emulators, software build tools, version control, and scripting languages.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing control algorithms for power conversion circuits, active converters, and/or motor control systems.
Strong knowledge of modern control theory principles, including observers, estimators, and filtering techniques.
Experience developing software architecture, embedded controller software, and related technical documentation.
Working knowledge of electronic devices such as microprocessors, DSPs, FPGAs, memory devices, OPAMPs, and A/D and D/A converters.
Working knowledge of power circuit topologies and equipment using active and passive power components, including IGBTs, diodes, SCRs, inductors, transformers, and capacitors.
Understanding of utility interaction topics related to power conversion equipment, including power factor correction, harmonic mitigation, and power quality considerations.
Strong communication and influencing skills, including English proficiency, with the ability to contribute as a senior technical expert in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement embedded software and advanced control algorithms for power conversion, converter, and motor control applications.
Lead complex engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, and testing activities to improve product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to define software architecture, troubleshoot technical issues, and support solutions from concept through product delivery.
Serve as a technical expert by staying current on emerging technologies and recommending innovative approaches that strengthen ABB’s products and engineering direction.

Benefits

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)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.