R&D Scientist in Power Electronics & Electric Drive Control

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You will be part of Powertrain & Digitalization team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. At Corporate Research we lead the innovation within ABB and our task is to ensure ABB's technology competitiveness now and in the future.
We work in close collaboration with other research centers, our business areas: Motion, Process Automation, Robotics & Discrete Automation and Electrification, as well academic and industrial partners. In our creative and highly skilled team we develop, design, build and test new concepts and prototypes of physical and digital powertrains consisting of electric energy source, electrical motor, electric drive, and a selected application. The position is reporting to Research Team Manager.
Your responsibilities
Theoretical investigation and experimental validation of the next generation of control strategies applied in electric drives.
Development of advanced modulation and control techniques for low-voltage and medium-voltage drive topologies.
Powertrain optimization in the applications covering general purpose, electric transportation, renewable generation, robotics.
Development, integration, and control of power electronics applied in low-voltage and medium-voltage motors.
Electric system design and optimization for onboard transport solutions.
Condition monitoring and diagnostics of electric motors and drives.

Your background
PhD degree or MSc degree with several years of relevant work experience in the field of Electric Drive Control or Power Electronics.
Theoretical understanding of electric drive control theory and application of power electronics.
Solid background in modulation methods, control and parameter estimation algorithms for electric machines and drives, as well as simulation, verification, and optimization procedures in the field of Electric Drive Control.
Experienced in design, simulation, and optimization procedures in the field of Power Electronics.
Familiar with condition monitoring and diagnostics of electric motors and drives.
Practical experience in designing and implementing test setups and conducting experiments.
Good collaboration capabilities in a Research & Development team and laboratory environment.
Strong team spirit, individual and structured leadership to deliver expected results on time, on budget and with high quality.

More about us
Recruiting Manager Dmitry Svechkarenko, +46 21 34 51 73 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 21 34 21 48, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21 32 85 47; Unionen: Ing-Marie B Lindgren-Turpeinen, +46 21 32 95 83. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Anna Nordlund, +46 761 42 01 39.
You are welcome to apply the latest by October 1. Please note that selection will be done on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before last day of application.
We look forward to receiving your application (preferably in English). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.