R&D engineer - Electronics Hardware

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This Position reports to:

Chapter Lead

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

The work model for the role is: LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business Smart Power Division in Hyderabad.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Highly motivated self -driven engineers to work in electronics hardware development related to electrical distribution and control products

• The candidate must be very good at simulations (Saber / PSPICE), test strategy, reliability, components selection etc.

• Knowledge on PCB layout tool like Cadence, PCB layer Stack up, DFM, DFT etc.

• Good understanding of PCB design guidelines, EMI/EMC

• Good knowledge of agency certification requirements (like IEC/UL)

• Responsibilities will include generation of product specifications, supplier visits, test equipment qualification, coordinating with plant on manufacturing activity and project documentation.

​ Qualifications for the role :

• B.Tech/M. S/ M. Tech or equivalent in ECE/EE/Power Electronics from reputed institutes with 6+ years of hands-on experience

• Experience in the Electrical protection/ controls domain preferred.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively across a global team working on multiple projects, take ownership and drive results

• Hands on expertise on circuit design - power supply design, analog sensing, digital input/outputs, communication circuits like RS485, Ethernet, CAN etc

• ​Sound knowledge and hands-on experience in analog and microcontrollers

• Must have developed multiple products from concept through production (has been through 2 or more big project cycle)

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & project management skills required

More about us :

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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