R&D Engineer (Energy Storage Systems)

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This position reports to:

Chapter Lead, Electronics HW

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You will utilize your extensive skills and technical expertise to select and qualify potential Energy Storage Systems and their manufacturers, ensure Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) compatibility with those. You will further support us with new emerging applications around multifunction UPS for ancillary services such as frequency response and peak shaving.

**The work model for the role is:

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead technical qualification of Energy Storage Systems (eg. battery cells, battery racks, Battery Management Systems, etc.)
• Support supplier qualification
• Support certification of batteries and systems for the American and IEC standards
• Support on new emerging applications and technical know-how on batteries
• Identify and communicate energy storage requirements

Qualifications for the role:

• Master or Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, as well as more than 3 years of relevant Engineering experience
• Must have experience working with electrical systems or demonstrate the aptitude to learn complex power electronic systems
• Must have experience with energy storage systems and batteries
• Self-driven and responsible, well-structured work practices
• Can break down complex topics into simple explanations
• Collaborative team player
• Knowledge and experience with Agile methodology is a plus
• Fluent in English, spoken and written

More about us

ABB Smart 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 Critical Power 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.

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