- Location
- Quartino, Ticino, Switzerland
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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__
As an R&D Engineer, you will leverage your technical expertise to validate and customize OEM single-phase and three-phase low-voltage Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), ensuring they meet the requirements of mission-critical power protection applications and market specifications.
Reporting to R&D Hardware Chapter Lead, based in Quartino Switzerland, you will contribute significantly to initiatives related to ABB’s Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) products
The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-hybrid
Location: Quartino Switzerland
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead technical validation and customization of OEM 1ph and 3ph low voltage Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), as well as batteries and accessories.
- Manage test partners (UL, Intertek, Dekra, Eurofins, etc.) to scope and plan test programs to demonstrate compliance with applicable IEC or UL standards.
- Manage the technical specifications of assigned products and support the Product Manager in developing the business case for product development.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions related to issues found during qualification testing, as well as issues identified at customer sites.
- Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art technologies and collaborate with the research center in Switzerland and other ABB stakeholders to identify potential new UPS technologies.
Qualifications for the Role:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, along with more than two years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
- Experience working with power electronic systems is required.
- Experience in the use of various measuring equipment in a laboratory environment.
- Knowledge of product regulations and standards, including IEC and UL.
- Experience working with external laboratories and certification bodies.
- Knowledge of ECNs (Engineering Change Notifications), BOMs (Bills of Materials), and documentation systems.
- Experience with failure investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Knowledge of and experience with Agile methodology is an advantage.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Critical Power unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
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