ABB Schweiz AG

(Senior) Scientist for EMC in Power Electronics

📍 Baden-Daettwil, Aargau, Switzerland

Role and responsibilities

Pioneer innovative concepts for ensuring electromagnetic compatibility and interference compliance in high-power converters. Develop EMC models to predict and analyze electromagnetic compatibility and optimize electromagnetic design of circuits and systems. Conduct EMC measurements of conducted and radiated emissions of converters and HF characterization of components. Patent innovative solutions and demonstrate technology leadership through e.g., high-impact publications. Collaborate closely with ABB research centers, business units, and universities to transition research into real-world applications.

Team / description

At the ABB Research Center in Baden-Dättwil in the proximity of Zurich, we work on exciting technologies that shape the future of our products. Our international research teams focus on Power Electronics, Energy Storage, Intelligent Systems, and Switching.

Qualifications and Skills

  • PhD in electrical engineering, physics or related discipline with specialization in power electronics or electromagnetics

  • Proven research excellence demonstrated through high-impact publications and patents

  • Deep technical expertise in: EMC/EMI theory and solid theoretical background in electromagnetic modelling and field simulations; Power electronic converter topologies, filters, magnetics, and semiconductor switching devices; Simulation tools such as CST, COMSOL, ANSYS, SPICE circuit simulator (LTSpice, SIMetrix), Simulink

  • Hands-on laboratory skills in HF-electromagnetic measurements (conducted and/or radiated emissions), with a proactive, self-driven approach to designing, building, and testing EMC/EMI-compliant power converters. Versatile skill set with the ability to bridge theory and practice across multiple technical domains.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced industrial research environment and deliver results

  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal