R&D Control Engineer

As an R&D Control Engineer at ABB in Switzerland, you will play a pivotal role in advancing technology and product development for high current applications, such as steel and aluminium production. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, support simulation studies, and provide technical expertise in application development and verification. You will also participate in developing intellectual property strategies and engage with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to R&D projects for AC and DC power electronics topologies for high current applications, particularly in control topics.
• Support simulation studies to understand the impact of power electronics systems on grid and process.
• Deliver application development support using MATLAB® / Simulink® and Real-Time Workshop.
• Execute test plans and test cases in hardware-in-the-loop Simulator.
• Provide technical support in the verification of application software according to specifications.
• Help drive innovation in developing IP strategy within the area of your work.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and participate in technical discussions with engineering, product management, and internal and external strategic partners.

• Master degree in electrical engineering is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in AC and DC power electronic topologies, such as line commutated converters and voltage source converters.
• Proven experience in control design for power electronics systems.
• Strong knowledge of model-based development of control and protection functions for power electronic systems.
• Proficiency with simulation tools including PSCAD, MATLAB / Simulink, and PLECS.
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C#, and Python.
• Excellent communication, self-management, and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German is beneficial.

ABB values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Reporting to the R&D Team Lead, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with both internal and external stakeholders.