Power Electronics Quality and Reliability Senior R&D Engineer for SST (f/m/d) 80-100%

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced R&D Senior Engineer with focus on Quality and Reliability to be part of the expansion of our business with a novel solid state transformer technology for datacenter applications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of the ELDS R&D Power Electronics center of excellence team for Solid State Transformer in charge of the design and development of the future Solid State Transformer products family with first focus on Data Center application requirements. In this context, and as part of the R&D SST development team, the Power Electronics Quality and Reliability Senior R&D Engineer will have special focus on performing theoretical and experimental reliability analysis at components, sub-assemblies and at a system level, as well as linking the findings to the Quality assurance plans with special emphasis to the identified critical elements and their critical to quality parameters from the design phase to the ramp-up of the production and the life cycle management of the SST products. The location for this position is Baden-Daettwil in Switzerland, with future relocation possibilities to other production locations.

The main responsibilities include

• Member of the SST for Data Center R&D team, leading the reliability analyses and assessment for Power Electronics Components (e.g. semiconductors, control HW, capacitors, fans, etc.), assemblies, and subsystems utilizing statistical methods and tools for reliability prediction and modelling (MTFB/ FIT). This is to be performed in close collaboration with the R&D team, including the identification risks and defining the corresponding mitigation actions and reliability design guidelines through tools such as Failure Modes and Effect Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Physics of Failure methodologies, electrical, mechanical and thermal stress analysis, test data review and assessment and reference to relevant industry standards.
• Lead the reliability plans and quality requirements including internal and suppliers’ reliability and quality testing plans as well as supporting the internal quality assurance actions involving the internal supply chain management, production and operation teams. This includes the identification of patterns and trends related to reliability, quality and performance from internal and external reliability testing and production data as well as root case analysis and corrective and preventive actions for issues identified during the R&D Validation and Qualification phases, Production and Field Operation.
• Provide close support and collaboration with the productization and operations teams for the SST product quality assurance plans development and maintenance for mass production and fleet performance tracking. This includes internal and external audits, routine and screening testing activities, Statistical Process Control monitoring, documentation management and quality KPIs definition, monitoring and reporting to ensure product conformity and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
• Actively contribution to the maintenance and further development of the key Power Electronics Technologies Expertise and Know-How of the SST for Datacenters R&D team with focus on robust design for reliability and quality assurance.

You will be part of advanced R&D and productization activities in the field of power electronics for the ABB SST for Datacenter Products, in close cooperation with a highly qualified senior team of R&D engineers and stakeholders in a global and multicultural setup.

Qualifications for the role

• University Master’s degree / PhD in the field of engineering (electrical, mechatronics, etc.), or Equivalent Experience in the field of reliability and quality engineering with focus on Power Electronics products. Experience in the field of Medium Voltage and High Power converters is a plus.
• Solid background know-how and expertise in Reliability analysis, testing and assessment, with direct impact to product design, production quality plans and mitigation actions identification applying state of the art reliability and quality tools and methods.
• Experience and high interest in theoretical and practical reliability and quality assurance activities related to Power Electronics products development and lifecycle management for mass production, including interaction and communication with different stakeholders.
• Interest in applied research and product development, self-organized, motivated person, that likes to work in a highly qualified research and development team composed of experts in different domains and global locations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. German is a plus.
• Availability to travel sporadically.

More about us
ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid.

The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users.

With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear.

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated).

The recruiting process is being led by Ece Özen, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd.