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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.\nThis position reports to:\nChapter Lead__\nYour role and responsibilities (Mandatory)\nIn this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. 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.\nThe work model for the role is: onsite\nThis role is contributing to the ELSP in Jiangmen / Xiamen.\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\nTake part in project evaluations and technical feasibility studies for residual current protection products. Propose sound hardware solutions.\nDesign residual current detection circuits for Type A, B and other types. This includes signal conditioning for zero-sequence current transformers and fluxgate-based DC detection. Select and match magnetic cores and current transformers.\nDesign trip control circuits. This includes dedicated RCD IC or MCU-based solutions, trip actuator drive, test button circuits, and low-power supply circuits that work across a wide voltage range.\nDesign and verify operating characteristics, including rated residual operating current (IΔn), operating time, time-delay operation, and operating thresholds at different frequencies and waveforms.\nOwn surge immunity and noise-immunity design. The product must neither trip falsely nor fail to trip under impulse voltage, ring wave and EMC disturbances.\nPerform calculations, simulations and test verification according to design requirements. Create and maintain complete design documentation, including schematics, BOM, design calculations, DFMEA and test reports.\nSupport type testing and certification to the IEC 60947 series (e.g., IEC 60947-2 Annex B and Annex M), and drive any corrective actions.\nMaintain products in series production, resolve design-related quality issues and support product lifecycle management.\nSupport cost and quality optimization, including component selection, validation of alternative components and technical communication with suppliers.\nInterpret customer requirements, translate them into technical specifications and evaluate design concepts.\nCoordinate with cross-functional and global teams to plan and manage R&D projects.\nComplete other tasks assigned by the company.\nOur team dynamics (Optional)\nYou will join a {talented, high performing}team, where you will be able to thrive.\n Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)\nBachelor's degree or above in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.\nStrong skills in schematic design and PCB layout, with solid circuit calculation ability. Proficient with EDA tools and circuit simulation tools.\nExpert in analog circuit design, with the ability to detect and condition weak signals.\nFamiliar with how residual current detection works. Knowledge of zero-sequence current transformers, magnetic materials and fluxgate technology.\nKnowledge of power supplies, magnetic components and embedded systems.\nFamiliar with EMC and surge protection theory, testing and corrective actions.\nFamiliar with industrial communication protocols and IoT applications, such as Modbus and CAN.\nThe following are a plus:\nFamiliarity with the IEC 60947 series of low-voltage product standards, especially the residual current protection requirements (IEC 60947-2 Annex B and Annex M)\nDevelopment experience with RC, RCD (including Type B) or electronic trip units\nKnowledge of DFMEA and reliability design\nGood spoken and written English, able to work with global teams.\nExcellent cross-functional communication and coordination skills.\nAble to work independently and perform well under pressure.\n5+ years of hardware development experience.\n More about us (Mandatory)\nElectrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society. go.abb/electrification.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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