R&D (Senior) Scientist - Medium Voltage High Power Magnetics

Your role and responsibilities

The mission of this team is to bring modern and disruptive power electronic solutions from research into product development. We improve our products by holistic optimization, pushing forward novel converter topologies as well as optimizing key components. By joining us, you will participate in idea generation at the frontier of academic research and industrial applications, as well as in the development of advanced technologies for ABB’s products.  

Do you want to contribute to a greener future by utilizing advanced and highly efficient power-electronic solutions for various applications? Get in touch with us! A young, multinational team is looking forward to welcoming you as their latest team member! 

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

The main responsibilities include

• Develop low- to medium-frequency, high-power magnetic components with medium-voltage insulation for emerging power electronics applications.
• Generate innovative concepts at the intersection of power electronics and magnetics.
• Plan, set up, and execute experimental characterization, including model validation of magnetic components.
• Contribute your expertise to research projects and translate results into patent applications, scientific publications, and technical reports.
• Build and maintain a professional network within the organization, actively sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration.

Qualifications for the role

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering, power electronics, physics, or a related field.
• Excellent scientific publication record in high-impact journals and leading power electronics conferences.
• Expertise in designing medium-frequency transformers with medium-voltage insulation.
• Experience with magnetic core materials and winding technologies (e.g., Litz wire, foil) across low to high frequency ranges.
• Strong modeling capabilities for magnetic components, including electromagnetic simulations and thermal management.
• Proven hands-on laboratory experience in testing and characterization, with a solid foundation in power electronics and fluency in English (written and spoken).

More about us

At the ABB research center in Baden-Dättwil in the proximity of Zurich, we work on exciting technologies that shape the future of our products. Our international research teams focus on Power Electronics, Energy Storage, Intelligent Systems, and Switching.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

The recruitment process is being led by Pedro Labian, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd.