R&D Senior Electrical Engineer

Full-time

ABB Inc

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
R&D Team Lead
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In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. You will contribute significantly to successful project outcomes within technology, product, and solution development, including associated Intellectual Property (IP).
You will act as a key point of expertise in Research & Development, troubleshooting, and product engineering support. You will also apply your deep technical knowledge to propose and implement innovative ideas that strengthen our technology roadmap.
This role is an onsite in Richmond, VA and supports the Critical Power Group.
Our product portfolio spans Power Conditioning Product and Medium Voltage UPS systems.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintaining recognized expertise by integrating the latest developments in tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Identifying new approaches to technical challenges by forming hypotheses and validating innovative concepts.
Documenting findings, designs, and engineering work to support ongoing improvement and knowledge sharing.
Contributing to IP generation in your area of specialization and supporting project-level IP strategy.
Lead design and engineering of MV switchgear systems, including air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated (GIS) solutions
Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection & control philosophies
Specify and select components: circuit breakers, contactors, relays, busbars, CTs/VTs, and interlocking systems
Perform electrical calculations: short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, thermal, and dielectric analyses
Analyze and interpret customer technical specifications and design tailored switchgear solutions
You will join a highly skilled, collaborative, and supportive R&D team where your creative ideas and technical insights will help shape the next generation of power conditioning solutions.

Job Qualifications:
Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Power Electronics Engineering; postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
Advanced expertise in Power Electronics with a minimum of 5 years' experience designing and maintaining power electronic systems within specialist teams.
Demonstrated experience as a project leader or senior project contributor, with strong understanding of tools, methodologies, and best practices - and the ability to guide junior colleagues.
Strong understanding of 3‑phase systems and Power Electronics; additional knowledge of power systems, AutoCAD, or circuit simulation tools is advantageous.
Proven ability to apply innovative thinking and technical creativity across complex R&D assignments.
Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in USA
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
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:
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Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request 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 View phone number on us.fitly.work or by sending an email to View email address on us.fitly.work . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
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
Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
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