R&D Power System Control Engineer

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This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead

The work model for the role is: Onsite Richmond VA

Your role and responsibilities

In this role as R&D Power System Control Engineer you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABBs success with technology software product and system development. Each day you will be involved in two main pillars areas Medium Voltage AC Power System Analysis and Model-Based Control System Development. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Control System Design & Development Analyze system requirements develop control system models and design simulate and optimize control systems using MATLAB/Simulink and other advanced engineering tools.
• Control Architecture & Integration Specify develop and integrate hardware and software components for control systems ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory safety and performance standards.
• Testing Validation & Troubleshooting Perform system testing validation and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation safety compliance and effective resolution of field issues and power system disturbances.
• Power System & Converter Control Expertise Apply advanced knowledge of MV AC power systems grid-connected power electronic converters (BESS STATCOM SFC AVC) low-level converter controls (PWM PLL dq/αβ transformations) and high-level system architecture including stability studies weak-grid interactions and grid-forming/grid-following strategies.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (electrical preferred) or related field PLUS minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment .
• Proficient in MATLAB scripting and relevant toolboxes (Control System Power Systems); Proficient in Simulink modelling and code generation
• Able to implement traditional power system controls (PID droop AVR/PSS) and power electronic controls (resonant predictive cascaded loops)
• Competent in continuous s-domain analysis (Bode Nyquist root locus gain/phase margins); Competent in discrete z-domain analysis (discretization pole-zero mapping delay compensation)
• Good communication skills in English both oral and written. Other languages are an asset; Significant experience in working within complex organization
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Hawkes Bay New Zealand region
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in USA

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers industrial and manufacturing plants critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Divisions technical teams work closely with industry partners delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth energy transition and sustainability objectives. The Divisions portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers low-voltage systems motor starting applications and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the worlds largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Divisions ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Why ABB

Whats in it for you

We empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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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
• 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

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicants qualifications and experience this position is expected to pay between $83300 and $133280 annually.

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