Electric Drive Systems Engineer

About the Role

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: Senior Engineering Manager

Work Model: #

Location: Process Industries division in Switzerland

Experienced in designing and implementing technical solutions for electric drive systems, with a focus on engineering coordination, cost efficiency, and project execution? Skilled in commissioning, maintenance, and documentation management to ensure quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction across global operations? Then you're at the right place!

Key Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design or co-design technical solutions for electric drive systems, including clarification and coordination of all relevant engineering aspects during project execution
• Conduct cost streamlining and ensure project targets are met fully, in addition to carrying out inspections and performing factory acceptance tests
• Oversee or assist with commissioning and maintenance of drive systems at customer sites worldwide, including troubleshooting
• Issue and review technical specifications and data sheets, project documents, and customer documentation
• Work in close cooperation with Team Leader for the purpose of co-managing costs, schedules, and quality, thereby improving profitability and ensuring customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering; emphasis on Power Electronics/Drive Technology essential for candidates with no prior work experience
• 3-5 years' experience in drive technology (or graduate without work experience for junior role)
• Technical knowledge of ABB MV drives systems (ACS60x0), as well as experience relating to commissioning and service activities
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multicultural environment
• Proficient command of English at a technical/engineering level (both written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel on global commissioning and service assignments to remote sites (approx. 30% of working hours and up to several weeks per assignment)

About Us

ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as be a constructive member of an inclusive team within your assigned area. ABB is also able to provide a wealth of opportunity for personal development once you have completed your introduction period, the aim being to assist you in attaining your career goals. Personalized development programs with targeted training measures will help you to enhance your skills on a continuous basis.

The recruitment process is led by Ceren Oezen, Talent Acquisition Partner at ABB Switzerland.

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

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