R&D Principal Engineer in Power Electronics
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. ABB scores B on the Alion truth index.
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This position reports to:
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Your role and responsibilities
ABB is the global market leader in variable frequency drives. ABB’s Drive Products division in Helsinki is continuously investing in variable-frequency drive development to further enhance our market leading drive portfolio.
We are seeking an experienced power electronics design professional to contribute to the development of our future portfolio. We offer you a challenging and inspiring position in an international working environment, with opportunities to further your career in a widely recognized global company.
This role is based in Helsinki. We offer a hybrid work model and value in-person collaboration, so the role includes regular office-based working in Pitäjänmäki.
Depending on your experience you may report to the local R&D Team Leader, local Head of R&D, or Global Head of R&D.
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate is a versatile technical leader with a solid theoretical foundation and practical experience.
This position is continuously open to motivated and experienced power electronics designers. ABB’s Drive Products R&D has exciting opportunities focusing on architecture, new product development, and technology development. Your specific responsibilities will depend on your experience, capability, and interests. Please apply and discuss your future with us.
What we offer for you
- A globally visible role with direct impact on ABB's most widely deployed drive platforms.
- Access to ABB's world-class R&D infrastructure and Corporate Research Centers.
- Attractive pay, with performance bonuses.
- Flexibility at work and an environment built around innovation.
- A sustainability-driven mission - our drives save millions of MWh of energy every year.
Qualifications for the role
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent field.
- Several years of practical experience in power electronics hardware design and development for industrial drives or equivalent power conversion products.
- Proven track record of delivering multiple product architectures from concept to mass production.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken). Finnish language skills are a benefit.
- Valid working permit to Finland.
Preferred
- Capability to lead technical work in global, multicultural R&D environments.
- Advanced experience in LV converter topologies (VSI, AFE, B6 bridge, multilevel), gate driver design, EMC/EMI, thermal management, and power passive design.
- Experience with WBG semiconductors (SiC, GaN) in industrial applications.
- Experience with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, PLECS, or similar).
- Deep familiarity with key standards, including the IEC 61800 series, CE/UL/cUL requirements, and EMC directives.
- Experience in patent authorship in power electronics.
- Familiarity with ABB Motion products.
More about us
ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). With our products, global scale, and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.
We accept applications on an ongoing basis and continuously interview suitable candidates. For more information contact Aaron Wade, [email protected].
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