R&D Engineer/R&D Senior Engineer, Power Electronics
At ABB, we believe that the next generation of ships will be electric, digital and connected , as the industry moves towards new energy sources and autonomous ship operations.
We are now searching for an R&D Engineer/R&D Senior Engineer, in Marine & Ports division at Fornebu, Norway to help us build the future of Marine Technology.
Electric propulsion, AC or DC distribution, energy storage systems and new renewable energy sources for different vessel types are part of ABB’s offering to the marine industry.
In this position you will contribute to the development and maintain our Marine electric power system solutions, both with AC and DC distribution, energy storage solutions, and power electronic components within these systems.
This role will report to the Global R&D Management.
Your responsibilities will be, not limited to:
Development and maintenance of power electronic components within both AC and DC distribution systems.
Your background may be:
M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
A few years of work experience related to power electronics
Preferably knowledge of DC distribution systems, energy storage systems and EMC
You consider yourself a good communicator and you have an organized approach to work
Ability to analyze and propose solutions
An interest in Business and customer orientation
Willingness to take ownership and responsibility
You have good English skills both oral and written
Willingness to travel
In ABB Marine we take pride in building safe, environmentally friendly and reliable Marine electrical propulsion systems.
We offer technical and personal challenges in a positive and innovative global environment. Professional growth is as important to us that it is to you. You can expect an informal work relation between co-workers and managers and a lot of positive and engaged people that will welcome you to our family of Engineers. We also offer various company benefits such as flexible working hours, company cabins etc. as well as strong safety culture.
We are looking forward to hearing from you through the ABB jobportal by September 20th.
Please note that in cooperation with Meditor Search we conduct a background screening on all candidates that receive an offer of employment in ABB Norway. This to ensure best quality in our recruitment process, according with ABBs company policy.
Om bedriften
ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 110,000 people. To the shipping industry, ABB offers an extensive portfolio of integrated marine systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels. By coupling power, automation and advisory, proven fuel-efficient technologies and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, ABB is in a unique position to improve the profitability of customers' business throughout the entire lifecycle of a fleet.