Lead DC-DC Converter System Design

About the role

ABB is looking for an experienced Lead DC-DC Converter System Design engineer to join its Direct Current Data Center Incubator in Baden-Daettwil, Switzerland. The role reports to the Program Manager Solid State Transformer and works alongside the Solid-State Transformer and System Architecture teams to design a DC-DC power converter that couples an energy storage system to an 800 V DC bus. It is an on-site position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Power Electronics System Design, including electro-thermo-mechanical integration, specification of main systems, subsystems and components, testing, qualification and certification of the new ABB DC-DC converters in the ABB Infinitus Direct Current portfolio for datacenters.
• Lead the design, specification, testing and qualification of the main subsystems of the DC-DC converter under normal and special operating conditions, from conceptual system design using analytical and simulation tools to final validation in the R&D labs.
• Work closely with Control Hardware and Software, Mechanical, Verification and Validation R&D functions, and with the program manager, product architect, research scientist, productization team and DC distribution program team.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing the key power electronics technologies and expertise of the SST and DC-DC for datacenters R&D team, including IP and standards activities.

Required profile

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering focused on power electronics, with an orientation to high power and medium voltage applications.
• Solid background of more than 5 years in power electronics system design and development, or equivalent related experience.
• Experience leading and organizing technical backlogs for R&D teams.
• Fluent written and spoken English; German is a plus.
• Willingness to travel sporadically.

Required skills

• Modelling, simulation and power electronics system analysis and design using modern simulation and engineering design tools.
• Practical experimentation, testing and validation in a low-voltage lab environment; expertise in validation, productization and certification in LV environments is desired.
• Expertise in high power and medium voltage converters is an advantage.