Power Electronics Engineer

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As a Power Electronics Engineer supporting the Application and Sustaining Engineering team, you will work with a team of engineers executing projects and initiatives including the maintaining and sustaining of all products in the ELPC (Electrification Power Conversion) portfolio, cost out efforts, resolving customer issues, test and verification of datasheets, custom product characterizations, assisting customers with design support and sales / field application engineer (FAE) training. **This is a 100% Onsite position.**

This position reports to

R&D/Technology Manager

Your responsibilities

• Troubleshoot AC/DC, DC/DC power supplies and DC power systems.
• Maintain Product Bill of Materials with component updates and issue change notices.
• Support cost out projects through design and / or testing.
• Lead customer issue resolution (CIR) efforts and conduct failure mode analysis (FMA) on customer field returns by identifying root cause and corrective action. Provide technical support for the quality team when constructing and reviewing the closing 8-D with the customer.
• Work closely with the design teams (Plano and Shanghai) and manufacturing (Matamoros, Mexico) while investigating field failures and applications of our products.
• Maintain close contact with customers and Field Application Engineers to identify and resolve issues involving product applications.
• Perform engineering validation and test (EVT) for alternate components to be used to released products. Document and provide reports of all EVT performed to design teams. This will support end of life (EOL) components, alternate sources, and part shortages.

Your background

• Python script (or equivalent) programming a plus.
• Proficient with lab test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, multimeters, programmable AC sources and DC load banks with the ability to troubleshoot.
• Must be able to perform electrical characterization per checklists, design validation, and qualification.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience, preferably in power electronics or related field.
• Strong oral & written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented, strong team player, and self-motivated with the ability to drive projects to completion.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from an accredited university.

More about us

In ABB’s Power Conversion division, our customers require reliable and efficient power that supports their growing infrastructure, ensuring that data flows 24x7, while optimizing their footprint, energy costs and operations. They rely on us to provide the latest industry insights and technology to develop solutions needed to meet their evolving challenges. We are a customer-first provider of innovative critical power solutions that are designed for high reliability and performance. Our culture is one of quality and operational excellence which is fueled and supported by our talented people, tools and processes, and our “know how.” We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Onsite