Requirements: English
Company: ABB Schweiz AG
Region: Turgi , Argovia
R&D Control Software Engineer - Medium Voltage Drives (80-100%)
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Reporting Line
Software R&D Team Lead
Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you will develop control software for medium voltage wind converters, shape the software architecture, and innovate within our products. Based in Turgi, Switzerland, youll work in an agile, intercultural team covering the full software development lifecycle. If you''re technically skilled, collaborative, and customer-oriented, this is your chance to make an impact. The work model is hybrid (#LI-hybrid). This role contributes to the Motion System Drives division in Switzerland.
You will be mainly responsible for:
- Researching and developing advanced control, modulation, and estimation methods, including linear and nonlinear control for power conversion systems in Medium Voltage Drives, ensuring alignment with application requirements.
- Designing and implementing embedded real-time software in modern C++ for various converter topologies (e.g., 3-level VSC, 5-level VSC, current source converters).
- Managing the full software development lifecycle, including requirements engineering, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance, to ensure high-quality and reliable solutions.
- Providing technical support to internal customers (Level 4, Commissioning) and executing comprehensive software tests to verify functionality and performance.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Software Engineering.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in embedded application design and C++ programming.
- Knowledge of configuration management, code repositories, requirements management, version control, CI/CD processes, and testing phases, including release testing.
- Understanding of field-oriented control for motors and grid-connected converters.
- Interest in learning advanced modulation methods for three-phase systems (e.g., PWM, optimized pulse patterns) and nonlinear control techniques.
- Basic knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink for control validation and system-level simulation.
- Effective communication skills, motivation, creativity, and self-management for thriving in international collaborations.
About Us
ABB System Drives is a global supplier of high-power, high-performance drives and systems for industrial and infrastructure applications. We support our customers with asset reliability, performance, and energy efficiency in mission-critical applications. Our success is built on our people and culture, and we value diversity. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and our global impact. We look forward to your application (documents in English appreciated). The recruitment process is led by Azra Filan, Talent Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd. Discover more about ABB at www.abb.com. ABB Data Privacy Statement.
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