R&D Electronic Engineer

As part of ABB’s new Agile Organization in the Smart Power Division, you will shape hardware architecture for electronic boards and drive impactful R&D initiatives. You’ll collaborate across systems, software, and IP to translate concepts into hardware requirements and robust designs. Your work supports safe, reliable power electronics for industrial applications and energy-efficient solutions.

This role offers hands-on development, cross-functional teamwork, and a path to influence ABB’s technology roadmap.
Hybrid work options
Wellbeing support for employees and families
Welfare plan with personalized services
Canteen or meal vouchers
Company Productivity Bonus
Define the architecture and block diagrams of electronic boards, mapping isolation barriers, power management, functional blocks, and interfaces
Collaborate in an Agile team to align on user stories and backlog items
Drive IP creation and patent considerations in discussions with the team
Translate system requirements into hardware-level specifications and design activities
Monitor emerging technologies to identify drivers for R&D projects aligned with business goals
Lead technology demonstrator development and prepare comprehensive project documentation from feasibility to detail design
Perform preliminary design pre-validation tests and assess theoretical quality and reliability
Support the Test Lab across testing phases and synthesize test reports to validate final products
Background in electronics with at least 3 years in analog signal conditioning, power conversion, and digital circuits including industrial communication protocols
Experience in HW design for industrial applications with EMC testing and troubleshooting knowledge
Ability to read technical specs and electronic schematics
Ability to define high-level architecture and functional block diagrams during concept phases
Ability to translate high-level product requirements into technical requirements and development tasks
Understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and maturation activities
Familiarity with Gate Model development processes (Technology/ Product Development)
Proficiency with Altium Designer or equivalent, PSPICE, and basic oscilloscope and test equipment knowledge
Ability to assess feasibility, risks, and product limitations and communicate recommendations to product management
Proactive, innovative mindset with negotiation and networking skills; comfortable in agile, dynamic, cross-functional environments
Fluency in Italian and English
Proactivity
Negotiation
Networking
Altium Designer or equivalent
PSPICE simulator
Oscilloscopes and function generators
R&D Electronic Engineer
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