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About the Role

Develop advanced embedded software and control solutions for ABB’s power conversion and motor control technologies. This senior R&D role requires combining software expertise with modern control theory and power electronics knowledge to solve complex technical problems, influence product direction, and deliver high-performance solutions for industrial applications.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement embedded software and advanced control algorithms for power conversion, converter, and motor control applications.
Lead complex engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, and testing activities to improve product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to define software architecture, troubleshoot technical issues, and support solutions from concept through product delivery.
Serve as a technical expert by staying current on emerging technologies and recommending innovative approaches that strengthen ABB’s products and engineering direction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of software development experience in an R&D environment; or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of software development experience in an R&D environment; or Doctorate degree in Computer Science or related field and 4+ years of software development experience in an R&D environment, preferably in embedded systems, power electronics, motor control, power conversion, or related industrial applications.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for microprocessors and DSP-based development.
Experience with low-level embedded development concepts, including debugging tools, emulators, software build tools, version control, and scripting languages.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing control algorithms for power conversion circuits, active converters, and/or motor control systems.
Strong knowledge of modern control theory principles, including observers, estimators, and filtering techniques.
Experience developing software architecture, embedded controller software, and related technical documentation.
Working knowledge of electronic devices such as microprocessors, DSPs, FPGAs, memory devices, OPAMPs, and A/D and D/A converters.
Working knowledge of power circuit topologies and equipment using active and passive power components, including IGBTs, diodes, SCRs, inductors, transformers, and capacitors.
Understanding of utility interaction topics related to power conversion equipment, including power factor correction, harmonic mitigation, and power quality considerations.
Strong communication and influencing skills, including English proficiency, with the ability to contribute as a senior technical expert in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Skills

C/C++
Embedded development
Debugging tools
Emulators
Software build tools
Version control
Scripting languages
Control algorithms
Power conversion circuits
Active converters
Motor control systems
Modern control theory
Observers
Estimators
Filtering techniques
Software architecture
Embedded controller software
Microprocessors
DSPs
FPGAs
Memory devices
OPAMPs
A/D converters
D/A converters
Power circuit topologies
IGBTs
Diodes
SCRs
Inductors
Transformers
Capacitors
Power factor correction
Harmonic mitigation
Power quality considerations
Communication skills
Influencing skills

Location

New Berlin, WI

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years
6+ years
4+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Doctorate degree in Computer Science or related field

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays
Vacation under a permissive time away policy

About the Company

ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.

Equal Opportunity

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the 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 Individuals with Disabilities 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.