Principal Engineer

ABB Power Electronics And Main Circuit Professional

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Department Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly experienced power electronics and main circuit professional to work in System Design & Technology Team at ABB, High Power division in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki.

System Design & Technology team hosts technology development experts, R&D Chief Engineers and Architects. Team runs technology studies and projects, both internally and with external parties like Corporate Research Center and universities and operates as an expert organization supporting R&D in domain specific and system level design - as well as developing product architecture. You are a recognized talent in this field of expertise capable of guiding and contribute demanding technology research and development and to support product development chief engineers and R&D teams in technical issues.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and demonstrating use of new technologies, starting from theoretical approach down to laboratory measurements and validation of results
• Operating as a chief engineer in technology development activities
• Applying scientific principles and technology concepts and new methodologies to our products and product development projects
• Helping in steering the division's strategic technology direction and maintaining awareness of state-of-the-art technology and market trends in the area of power electronics

Qualifications for the Role

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in area of power electronics or proven work experience showing exceptional competence of same level is essential
• At least five years of work experience in Senior or Principal level is relevant
• You are open-minded and willing to create a comprehensive network outside own organization
• Know-how about converter products, used and suitable technologies for industrial drive products and domain knowledge about applications where our products are used are essential
• You are fluent in written and spoken English

ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.

Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model.

Apply for the position by September 10, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.