Principal Power Electronics Engineer - VFDs

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This position reports to:

Design and Reliability Manager

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In this role, you will focus on Circuit level root cause analysis to improve product quality, design and reliability. You will work with a dynamic interdisciplinary team of engineers and cross functional support teams to support & improve VFDs (variable frequency drives). You will share your experience and knowledge with our team of electrical engineers.

The work model for the role is:
On-Site in New Berlin, WI. This role support the Motion Drive Products Division.

Your role and responsibilities:

* Document root cause analysis for both factory and field failures of low voltage (120v - 600v) VFDs. Thoroughly and professionally documenting the analysis investigations and root cause categorization in a database.

* Utilize your knowledge and lab instrumentation to investigate the root causes of failures and recommend corrective actions.

* Mentor junior engineers to develop a thorough understanding of our circuit level designs and diagnose product failures to identify design opportunities that improve the reliability of our product.

* Analyze data to spot trends to improve product design and reliability.

Our Team Dynamics

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Qualifications for the role:

* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 8+ years of experience in power electronics, OR Master's degree in in electrical engineering and 6+ years of experience in power electronics.

* Previous experience mentoring and training junior engineers.

* Excellent communication, database, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

* This role involves domestic and international business travel, requiring a valid US Driver's License and US Passport.

* Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Strong background in digital, analog, FPGA, micro-processor, variable frequency drive, and AC motor drive background.

More about us

ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.

What's in it for you

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

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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)

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