Senior Insulation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. ABB scores A on the Alion truth index.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. 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.
This position reports to:
R&D Team Lead__
At ABB, we help important industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.
Every person here makes that happen. By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world’s best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level.
Your Role and Responsibilities :
Insulation Material Selection and Development:
1) Participate in the technical evaluation and selection of insulation materials, including magnet wire, mica tape, impregnating resin, slot insulation and phase insulation;
2) Lead feasibility analysis and validation for new material introduction, as well as supplier technical qualification.
Insulation Performance Testing and Evaluation:
Define and execute test plans for insulation resistance, dielectric withstand voltage, partial discharge, dielectric dissipation factor (tan δ), thermal aging and multi-factor electrical-thermal aging; establish and improve insulation system evaluation methods and lifetime assessment models.
Cross-functional Collaboration and Technical Support:
1) Work closely with electromagnetic design, mechanical design, process, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams to provide insulation technical support to factories and customers, ensuring effective implementation of solutions;
2) Support factories in root cause analysis of insulation failures such as breakdown, partial discharge and aging cracks, and drive closure of corrective and preventive actions.
Qualifications for the Role
· Bachelor and above
· 5+ years of experience in Motor insulation system or insulation technology
· Knowledge in office program
· Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive improvement
-Good ownership. Proactive. Good communication and team work skills, willingness and capability to learn
What’s in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
Benefits
ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
More about us
The High Power Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. The Division’s induction, synchronous and special design motors and synchronous generators power critical applications across industry, infrastructure and marine transportation. Combining the best available materials with superior technology, the large motors and generators are designed to operate efficiently and reliably, even for challenging processes or applications and to have low life cycle costs.
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