Senior R&D HW Engineer

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:
Chapter Lead, Electronics HW

In this role, you ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. We are looking for an R&D Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Electrification business. The selected candidate will join a team working on Power Distribution Converters.

Work model: hybrid

Location:

Quartino Switzerland

• Realize the design of architecture and technical details, the circuit simulation and the development of electronic projects which require knowledge of analog, digital and low power electronics.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define and implement new requirements for FPGA/CPLD solutions.
• Take care of design optimization by identification of technical, architectural and circuitry solutions, exploiting the highest integration with the rest of the product (mechanical part, sensors and implementation) and collaborating with the Company departments involved in the Product Development Process (Marketing, Engineering, etc.).
• Run the project development, implementing the executive drawings, support and give all the necessary indication for the PCB design.
• Carry out preliminary tests for design pre-validation.
• Support the Test Lab during all the testing phases, evaluate synthesis of reports of Test and Quality Laboratories and express your definitive opinion on validation of final product.
• Draw up the technical documentation required for production of the electronic product and carry out activities to support and maintain the product when requested.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years  experience in design and analysis of power conversion topologies, analog signal conditioning/filter stages, digital circuit and overall electronic component selections.
• Experience with electrical systems and complex power electronic systems.
• Experience with programmable logic (FPGA, CPLD).
• Experience with EMI design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, function generators, current and voltage generators, power analyzer and other test equipment. Familiar with electronic board re-working.
• Familiar with Altium Designer software or equivalent and with PSPICE simulator.
• Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Excellent command of English.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward

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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