Senior Electrical Engineer

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:

Agile Unit Lead

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Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. You will contribute significantly to successful project outcomes within technology, product, and solution development, including associated Intellectual Property (IP). You will act as a key point of expertise in Research & Development, troubleshooting, and product engineering support. You will also apply your deep technical knowledge to propose and implement innovative ideas that strengthen our technology roadmap.

This role is onsite in Napier and supports the Critical Power Group. Our product portfolio spans UPS systems, Battery Energy Storage, and Static Frequency Converters, ranging from 300 kW to 3600 kW. Your focus will be on developing and enhancing Power Conditioning core technologies, driving innovation to improve performance, reduce cost, and increase operational efficiency.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Maintaining recognized expertise by integrating the latest developments in tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Identifying new approaches to technical challenges by forming hypotheses and validating innovative concepts.
• Documenting findings, designs, and engineering work to support ongoing improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Contributing to IP generation in your area of specialization and supporting project-level IP strategy.

You will join a highly skilled, collaborative, and supportive R&D team where your creative ideas and technical insights will help shape the next generation of power conditioning solutions.

Qualifications for the role

• Advanced expertise in Power Electronics with a minimum of 5 years’ experience designing and maintaining power electronic systems within specialist teams.
• Demonstrated experience as a project leader or senior project contributor, with strong understanding of tools, methodologies, and best practices — and the ability to guide junior colleagues.
• Strong understanding of 3‑phase systems and Power Electronics; additional knowledge of power systems, AutoCAD, or circuit simulation tools is advantageous.
• Proven ability to apply innovative thinking and technical creativity across complex R&D assignments.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Power Electronics Engineering; postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and technical domains.

More about us:

ABB Critical Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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