(Senior) Scientist for EMC in Power Electronics (80 - 100%) f/m/d

Your role and responsibilities
 

Our team's mission is to drive innovation at the intersection of power electronic converters and electromagnetics, translating cutting-edge research into next-generation ABB products. We focus on electromagnetic modeling of power converter systems and components, conducted and radiat-ed emissions mitigation, passive and active filtering strategies, and shielding. By joining us, you will shape the future of energy systems — generating pioneering ideas at the frontier of academic research and industrial innovation, while developing transformative technologies that advance ABB's product portfolio.

Are you passionate about enabling a sustainable future through electromagnetics research in pow-er converter systems? We want to hear from you! A dynamic, international team is excited to wel-come you as our newest member. Together, we will push boundaries and make a lasting impact on the energy transition.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Pioneer innovative concepts for ensuring electromagnetic compatibility and interference compliance in high-power converters

• Develop EMC models to predict and analyze electromagnetic compatibility and optimize electromagnetic design of circuits and systems

• EMC measurements of conducted and radiated emissions of converters and HF characterization of components

• Patent innovative solutions and demonstrate technology leadership through e.g., high-impact publications

• Collaborate closely with ABB research centers, business units, and universities to transition research into real-world applications

Qualifications for the role

• PhD in electrical engineering, physics or related discipline with specialization in power electronics or electromagnetics

• Proven research excellence demonstrated through high-impact publications and patents

• Deep technical expertise in:

  • EMC/EMI theory and solid theoretical background in electromagnetic modelling and field simulations

  • Power electronic converter topologies, filters, magnetics, and semiconductor switching devices

  • Simulation tools such as CST, COMSOL, ANSYS, SPICE circuit simulator (LTSpice, SIMetrix), Simulink
     

• Hands-on laboratory skills in HF-electromagnetic measurements (conducted and/or radiated emissions), with a proactive, self-driven approach to designing, building, and testing EMC/EMI-compliant power converters. Versatile skill set with the ability to bridge theory and practice across multiple technical domains.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced industrial research environment and deliver results

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Canteen

• Flexible work practices

• Childcare

More about us
 

At the ABB Research Center in Baden-Dättwil in the proximity of Zurich, we work on exciting technologies that shape the future of our products. Our international research teams focus on Power Electronics, Energy Storage, Intelligent Systems, and Switching.

This recruitment process is led by Pedro Labian, Talent Acquisition Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd.