Senior Power Electronics Engineer Traction Projects

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:

Team Leader Power Electronics Engineering

Are you ready to take your passion for traction power electronics to new heights? Whether you're diving into designing powerful traction systems for passenger trains, metros, trams, next generation locomotives, or innovative platform products, this is your chance to make an impact!

Combine your enthusiasm for power electronics with your experience in customer projects and explore a world of exciting opportunities. You'll be working alongside global teams in engineering
, production, R&D, and project management, all united in pushing the boundaries of technology.

We believe in the power of inclusion
, gender equality, and building a diverse environment where every voice is valued
. Whether you're expanding your skills or building on past experiences, your unique perspective is essential to driving innovation forward. We’re eager to see what you’ll bring to the table;
fresh ideas come from diverse minds.

Reporting to the Power Electronics Engineering Manager
, you’ll be part of a team focused on delivering traction projects efficiently, and with high quality through close collaboration, technical excellence, and inclusivity. Ready for the journey?

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Systems Engineering & Testing: 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. Lead the specification, execution, analysis, and documentation of Type and Qualification tests to ensure robust system performance.

• Technical Leadership & Responsibility: Take technical responsibility for assigned project work packages, develop deep expertise in core engineering competencies, components, or tools, and provide technical guidance to peers. Optimize design processes and customer solutions independently or in cross-functional specialist teams.

• Efficient Project Execution: Leverage your expertise to drive efficient project execution. Planning, coordinating, stakeholder management, solution-oriented communication with a clear focus on quality, schedule, and deliverables.

• Product Standardization: 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.

Your

Qualifications:

• Power Electronics & Project
  
  Experience:
  
  A qualified Electrical Engineer with more than 5 years of professional experience in power electronics for customer projects. Able to manage technical tasks, priorities, and deliverables independently.
  
  Experience with
  traction converters and energy storage systems is an advantage.

• Problem Solver with Ownership: A proactive individual who thrives on solving complex challenges, takes a high level of ownership for tasks and project deliverables, and contributes effectively within an inclusive team
  .

• Curiosity & Continuous Improvement: Eager to continuously expand technical expertise, improve processes, share knowledge with the team, and contribute to a culture of efficient execution and collaboration.

• Fluent Communicator: Clear and efficient communication in English is essential, both written and spoken.
  Conversational language skills are a strong advantage.

• Willingness to Travel: Occasional travel opportunities to support projects.

Join us and elevate…