Project Lead Engineer (80-100%)

Quartino , Ticino, Switzerland

Type: n/a

Category: Engineering & Manufacturing

Requirements: English
Company: ABB Schweiz AG
Region: Quartino , Ticino

Project Lead Engineer (80-100%)

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This position reports to

Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

Are you looking for a challenge in which you take technical responsibility for system projects within the growing market of System Drives? This is your chance to help shape our business as a Project Lead Engineer in the area of Medium Voltage Drives. In this role, you will be a key player for the successful execution of client projects in such applications as metals, renewable energies, test stands and oil and gas, which generally involve the complete powertrains. Your range of duties will encompass the designing, engineering and tracking of all involved system components like transformers, converters, motor and auxiliaries. Experience in the field of Drives and Medium Voltage applications is an advantage for these versatile tasks. Are you a team player with an intrinsic attitude to promote innovation and improvement? If so, apply now to begin your career at ABB! The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

1. Executing large MV drivetrain projects from order intake to delivery, including engineering, coordination, and compliance verification across various industrial applications.
2. Engineering hardware and software for medium-voltage drives and systems, preparing technical documentation (ECAD), and performing system analyses such as network studies and HIL simulations.
3. Managing and coordinating customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure full compliance with technical specifications, leading FATs, string tests, and selectively supporting commissioning with field service teams (max. 5% travel).
4. Supporting sales, product management, and project managers in customer meetings, providing technical expertise, and contributing to internal improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methods.

Qualifications for the role

• You have at least 2-3 years of experience in MV drives applications, demonstrating your expertise in power electronics and drivetrain technologies.
• You hold a successfully completed degree (BSc or MSc) in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Automation Engineering, Drives Technology, or a related field.
• You are passionate about power electronics and enjoy working in a technical environment where you can take responsibility and coordinate complex tasks.
• You are at ease communicating in both German and English, with strong social competence and excellent coordination skills in cross-functional teams.
• You hold current work permit valid in Switzerland.

More about us

ABB System Drives is a global supplier of high-power, high-performance drives, drive systems and packages for industrial processes and large infrastructure applications. With our industry leading technology and global support, we help our customers, partners and equipment manufacturers with asset reliability, performance improvement and energy efficiency in mission critical applications. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). The recruiting process is being led by Azra Filan, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

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