Graduate Engineer

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This position reports to

Chapter Leader

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the strategic technology direction by contributing your own ideas for identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative technology, software and solutions. Each day, you will assist the Research and Development (R&D) team by executing your assigned tasks and using technical knowledge in a structured way. You will also showcase your expertise by staying abreast of the state of the art and actively applying this knowledge. The work model for the role is: onsite #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the Power Protection Product Group in Napier. Our products range from Power Protection (UPS) to Battery Energy storage to Static frequency converters, power ranges from 300kW to 3600kW. This is an exciting opportunity for recent Master’s/PhD graduate looking to kick-start their career with a global technology leader. You will be mainly accountable for: •Working as a reliable contributor in R&D projects. •Using technical know-how in your own area of competence to solve problems. •Supporting the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost), and raising and addressing risks. •Knowing some of the key drivers for ABB in your own area and performing activities in line with the current direction. Our team dynamics You will join a talented, high-performing and supportive team, where you will be able to contribute your own creative ideas in R&D activities.

Qualifications for the role

• You are engaged and curious about power electronics technologies and the electrical systems market.
• You enjoy integrating the latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.
• Possess working knowledge of 3 phase power systems and have basic knowledge of power systems. Knowledge of Autocad, power systems analysis, and circuit simulation skills is desirable.
• You are passionate about finding new ways of solving problems by following your ideas, creating hypotheses, and defining ways to validate them.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Power Electronics engineering. Post graduate qualification desirable
• You are at ease communicating in English and have strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

More about us

ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity, and reliability of almost any operation. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory