Power Electronics Engineer Traction Projects

ABB Schweiz AG
Vacant since: 02.10.2026
5300 Turgi (AG)
80% - 100% By agreement Permanent

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.

Team Leader Power Electronics Engineering

• Advanced Systems Engineering
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  Design traction power electronics converter and energy storage systems (ESS), while ensuring their seamless integration within vehicles. Your work will align with customer needs, industry standards, and internal specifications.
• Testing & Validation
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  Lead the specification, execution, analysis, and documentation of Type and Qualification tests to ensure robust system performance, focusing on traction converters and ESS for enhanced energy efficiency.
• Technical leadership
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  Develop deep expertise in core power engineering competencies, components, or tools to provide technical guidance for your peers. Optimize design processes and customer solutions independently or by collaborating in cross-functional specialist teams.
• Product Standardization
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  Contribute to the evolution of our traction product families through standardization, and continuous improvements. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation in the integration of traction converters with ESS.

• Power Electronics Expertise
  : A qualified Power Electronics/Electrical Engineer with a solid background in power electronics design and engineering. Experience with traction converters and energy storage systems is an advantage.
• Curiosity & Continuous Learning
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  Eager to continuously expand technical expertise, drive continuous improvement, share knowledge with the team, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Problem Solver & Team Player
  : A proactive individual who thrives on solving complex challenges and takes ownership of their tasks, while also being an effective player in an inclusive team.
• Fluent Communicator
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  Clear and efficient communication in English is essential, both written and spoken. language skills are a strong advantage.
• Willingness to Travel
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  Occasional travel opportunities to support projects.

Join us and elevate your career in the thrilling world of rail vehicle drive systems
! This is your opportunity to thrive and grow while making a meaningful impact on the future of sustainable transportation!

• Fortgeschrittenes Systems Engineering
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  Entwicklung von Leistungselektronik-Konvertern und Energiespeichersystemen (ESS) für Traktionsanwendungen sowie Sicherstellung ihrer nahtlosen Integration in Fahrzeuge. Ihre Arbeit orientiert sich an Kundenanforderungen, Industriestandards und internen Spezifikationen.
• Testen & Validierung
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  Leitung der Spezifikation, Durchführung, Analyse und Dokumentation von Typ- und Qualifikationstests zur Sicherstellung einer robusten Systemleistung – mit Fokus auf Traktionskonverter und ESS für verbesserte Energieeffizienz.
• Technische Führung
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  Aufbau tiefgehender Expertise in zentralen Power-Engineering-Kompetenzen, Komponenten oder Tools, um Ihre Kollegen fachlich zu unterstützen. Optimierung von Designprozessen und Kundenlösungen – eigenständig oder in cross-funktionalen Spezialistenteams.
• Produktstandardisierung
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  Mitwirkung an der Weiterentwicklung unserer Traktionsproduktfamilien durch Standardisierung und kontinuierliche Verbesserung. Nutzen Sie Ihr Fachwissen, um Innovation in der Integration von Traktionskonvertern mit ESS voranzutreiben.

• Expertise in Leistungselektronik
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  Qualifizierter Ingenieur im Bereich Leistungselektronik / Elektrotechnik mit fundiertem Hintergrund in Design und…