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The Opportunity

Innovation is at the core of Hitachi Energy, and our research centers are the backbone of our technology development. For our research center in Västerås, Sweden, we are looking for an R&D Scientist with expertise in data‑driven monitoring, diagnostics, and IoT solutions for power systems.

In this role, you will work in highly skilled, collaborative teams with access to state‑of‑the‑art laboratory and experimental facilities, contributing to technologies that enable a more sustainable and resilient energy system.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Identify technical requirements and drive innovation for future sustainable energy systems
• Develop and deliver solutions to complex technical challenges within R&D projects
• Validate new concepts through laboratory and field testing, including measurements, signal processing, and data analysis, and optimize solutions to meet technical and performance requirements
• Manage R&D projects or work packages with a structured approach, clear targets, and effective technical leadership
• Create ideas and proposals for R&D projects aligned with business needs and future commercial potential
• Collaborate and communicate actively with team members, customers, suppliers, and partners in industry and academia
• Deliver results in the form of software, hardware, technical reports, patent applications, scientific publications, and presentations
• Build a strong internal network and actively share knowledge and expertise across the organization

Your Background

• Preferably PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven research experience related to digital substation equipment and architecture
• Multidisciplinary knowledge in related areas such as IoT, communication and network architecture, and software development
• Hands‑on programming experience, ideally across multiple programming languages
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience in both classical and data‑driven signal processing and analysis techniques; experience in algorithm development is an advantage
• Previous experience in leading R&D projects or work packages is an advantage
• A curious mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to new technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team‑player attitude
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally
• Dedicated mentorship support during the onboarding phase
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace, with over 70 nationalities represented in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation during parental leave
• Access to an employee benefit portal with a wide range of discounts and perks

More About Us

Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge? Does this role sound like you? Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply today.

For questions about the position, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Md Tanbhir Hoq (md-tanbhir.hoq1@hitachienergy.com).

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jonas Hedberg +46 (10) 7380775, Unionen: Ingrid Nilsson +46 21 32 14 66, Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043. All other questions can be directed to our Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson (filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com).

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, enabling a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digitalization at the core. More than three billion people rely on our technologies every day. With over a century of pioneering expertise in high voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing one of the world’s most critical challenges—meeting growing electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, Hitachi Energy employs over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generates revenues of approximately USD 16 billion.

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

Climate change, increase of renewable energy, and the challenges of creating a stable and reliable power system across the world are some of the drivers for the Grid and Power Quality Solution business at Hitachi Energy. In this role, you will be part of a team of experienced engineers and specialists in FACTS solutions, and be based in Västerås, Sweden. This team is central for creating our shunt solution design methods and you will make a difference by developing the SW design tools we use for engineering our Power Quality solutions.

How you’ll make an impact

• Utilize your understanding of Power Systems and knowledge in Software development to develop and implement new functionalities and improvements in our design tools software suite
• Maintain knowledge in your competence areas and stay up to date with new development and possibilities that can benefit our design tools and the use thereof
• Support configuration management and development of our testing and release procedures used for our design tools suite
• Identify and manage risks in research and development projects, and in the wider organization
• Contribute to the development of strategic technology plans and roadmaps related to our tools suite and their capabilities
• Proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction
• Act with integrity and transparency in a complex environment and seek collaborations within, and possibly outside, the company

Your background

• You hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• You have a strong interest in, and prior experience of object-oriented software development and software architecture. In this role it is highly beneficial if you understand power converter-based systems design – as this is what the tools are used for.
• Experience in configuration management is advantageous
• Ability to approach work with a systematic way of thinking and propose solutions based on structured analysis
• You have good communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, don’t delay - apply today.

Recruiting Manager Majid Fazlali, Majid.fazlali@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com

The opportunity

Do you want to enable the green energy transition, and together with colleagues meet the world’s needs for sustainable, flexible and secure energy?

In your work you will be part of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) business unit that is a part of Hitachi Energy’s division and is located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. Hitachi Energy’s developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables, thus enabling stability, cooperation between grids, sea-based wind power and more.

Are you interested in working in the EMC domain in a challenging electromagnetic environment, where signal cables, electronics and many other systems meet high voltages and currents? Do you want to help ensure that the system maintains full functionality during fast transients with very high voltages? Does a department working to bridge mechanical and electrical aspects of the design by performing electro-mechanical studies with an overall system perspective in large scale projects, all in a highly international environment sound interesting? Then maybe you should consider becoming part of our team at HVDC!

How you’ll make an impact

• You use your EMC experience to ensure proper design and controlled performance during normal use, fast switching of a high voltage-high current system as well as during catastrophic events such as short circuits and the like.

The role includes:

• Continuous improvement of guidelines and processes related to your area
• Modelling propagation of disturbances in R&D and projects to deepen knowledge and ensure the right level of mitigations are used.
• Documenting instructions and requirements from an EMC perspective to civil designers and builders in tenders, projects.
• Performing inspections to ensure proper installations at our sites internationally
• Work together with experts in areas like RF emission simulations and studies, grounding of very high currents and electro-magnetic field simulations.
• Being part of R&D activities to make sure we stay competitive also for the future.
• In this role you will have a lot of opportunities to explore various technical fields. The department is active in several multiphysics areas in close cooperation with both electrical and mechanical functions.

Your background

• We are looking for a Master of Science degree in an electrical field, applied physics, power systems or similar.
• Experience from EMC area or 3D HF simulations are big merits.
• You have a keen interest in or understanding of mechanical aspects as well as electrical design.
• Experience in design of auxiliary power systems in HVDC or substation environment or other area where high currents is involved.
• Prior experience in any of the other technical areas is beneficial but not a demand, your personality and interest are of high importance.
• As a person you are a positive, problem-solving individual with the attitude that everything is possible to do in a team. You will work in a team where being able to take responsibility and willingness to learn are key features.
• A general interest in technology is needed to be a good fit for this position. The goal is to have cost-effective solutions while fulfilling all requirements why common sense and understanding of practical aspects is beneficial.
• You should ideally like working in a multicultural environment and be able to express yourself written and spoken in English.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various training and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply now! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Relevant experts and most stakeholders are situated in Ludvika, therefore the position is primarily located in Ludvika and presence at Ludvika office is a strong merit.

Recruiting Manager daniel.holback@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Oliver Chicaiza, oliver.chicaiza@hitachienergy.com

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85

The opportunity

Do you want to enable the green energy transition, and together with colleagues meet the world’s needs for sustainable, flexible and secure energy?

In your work you will be part of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) business unit that is a part of Hitachi Energy’s division and is located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. Hitachi Energy’s developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables, thus enabling stability, cooperation between grids, sea-based wind power and more.

Are you interested in working in the EMC domain in a challenging electromagnetic environment, where signal cables, electronics and many other systems meet high voltages and currents? Do you want to help ensure that the system maintains full functionality during fast transients with very high voltages? Does a department working to bridge mechanical and electrical aspects of the design by performing electro-mechanical studies with an overall system perspective in large scale projects, all in a highly international environment sound interesting? Then maybe you should consider becoming part of our team at HVDC!

How you’ll make an impact

• You use your practical EMC experience to ensure proper design and controlled performance during normal use, fast switching of a high voltage-high current system as well as during catastrophic events such as short circuits and the like.
• The role includes:
• Continuous improvement of guidelines and processes related to your area
• Documenting strategies in different types of deliveries
• Defining interdepartmental interfaces for requirements and implementations.
• Performing inspections to ensure proper installations at our sites internationally
• Work together with experts in areas like RF emission simulations and studies, grounding of very high currents and electro-magnetic field simulations.
• Being part of R&D activities to make sure we stay competitive also for the future.
• In this role you will have a lot of opportunities to explore various technical fields. The department is active in several multiphysics areas in close cooperation with both electrical and mechanical functions.

Your background

• We are looking for a Master of Science degree in an electrical field, applied physics, power systems or similar.
• Experienced professional with several years in the EMC field.
• You have a keen interest in or understanding of mechanical aspects as well as electrical design.
• Experience in design of auxiliary power systems in HVDC or substation environment or other area where high currents is involved
• Prior experience in any of the other technical areas is beneficial but not a demand, your personality and interest are of high importance.
• As a person you are a positive, problem-solving individual with the attitude that everything is possible to do in a team. You will work in a team where being able to take responsibility and willingness to learn are key features.
• A general interest in technology is needed to be a good fit for this position. The goal is to have cost-effective solutions while fulfilling all requirements, which is why common sense and understanding of practical aspects is beneficial.
• You should ideally like working in a multicultural environment and be able to express yourself written and spoken in English.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various training and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply now! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Relevant experts and most stakeholders are situated in Ludvika, therefore the position is primarily located in Ludvika and presence at Ludvika office is a strong merit.

Recruiting Manager daniel.holback@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Oliver Chicaiza, oliver.chicaiza@hitachienergy.com.

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85.

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead__

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world’s leading technology companies?

As R&D Scientist, you will become a part of the Power Electronics & Applications team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. ABB's Corporate Research serves as the innovation engine, ensuring our technological leadership both now and in the future. We work closely with other research centers, business areas (Motion, Automation, Electrification), and academic and industrial partners. Within our creative and highly skilled team, we design, build, and validate novel concepts and prototypes for both physical and digital systems. Our work covers the entire chain, including electric energy sources, grid-connected converters, electric motors and drives.

As part of this role, you’ll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive R&D initiatives from idea to validated concept, including defining scope, collaborating with key stakeholders, and sharing results.
• Develop and validate innovative solutions in applied power electronics, through high-fidelity modeling of power electronics and control strategies, as well as hands-on design and construction of experimental test setups in our laboratories.
• Explore and challenge conventional approaches, scouting new technologies and concepts while contributing to the development of digital solutions for ABB’s future portfolio.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• PhD in power electronics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related field, or an MSc combined with substantial relevant industry or research experience, with a strong theoretical foundation in modeling, control, and system analysis of power electronic systems.
• Strong expertise in modeling, simulation, and optimization of power converters, drives, and electric machines, including loss analysis, advanced control algorithms, and system-level efficiency improvements.
• Hands‑on experience with experimental motor‑control platforms, including inverter design, real‑time control implementation (e.g., dSPACE, OPAL‑RT, TI C2000), measurement of losses and efficiency, and diagnostic techniques for motors and drives.
• Solid experimental and analytical skills, including the ability to design experiments, work with measurement data, validate models against experimental results, and document findings in a structured and clear manner.
• Knowledge of data-driven methods, machine learning, and advanced modeling techniques is considered a strong plus, especially for applications in predictive modeling, condition monitoring, and the optimization of motor-drive systems.
• A collaborative and results-driven mindset, enabling effective cooperation across R&D teams and business stakeholders, with the initiative to take ownership and deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB provides competitive benefits, ask us!

More about us 

Recruiting Manager Omer Ikram ul Haq, +46 (73) 066 06 22, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl-Fredrik Lindberg, +46 70 691 10 80; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Norén +46 72 461 20 95.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is August 10. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead__

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world’s leading technology companies?

As R&D Scientist, you will become a part of the Power Electronics & Applications team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. ABB's Corporate Research serves as the innovation engine, ensuring our technological leadership both now and in the future. We work closely with other research centers, business areas (Motion, Automation, Electrification), and academic and industrial partners. Within our creative and highly skilled team, we design, build, and validate novel concepts and prototypes for both physical and digital systems. Our work covers the entire chain, including electric energy sources, grid-connected converters, electric motors and drives.

As part of this role, you’ll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive R&D initiatives from idea to validated concept, including defining scope, collaborating with key stakeholders, and sharing results.
• Develop and validate innovative solutions in applied power electronics, through high-fidelity modeling of power electronics and control strategies, as well as hands-on design and construction of experimental test setups in our laboratories.
• Explore and challenge conventional approaches, scouting new technologies and concepts while contributing to the development of digital solutions for ABB’s future portfolio.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• PhD in power electronics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related field, or an MSc combined with substantial relevant industry or research experience, with a strong theoretical foundation in modeling, control, and system analysis of power electronic systems.
• Strong expertise in modeling, simulation, and optimization of power converters, drives, and electric machines, including loss analysis, advanced control algorithms, and system-level efficiency improvements.
• Hands‑on experience with experimental motor‑control platforms, including inverter design, real‑time control implementation (e.g., dSPACE, OPAL‑RT, TI C2000), measurement of losses and efficiency, and diagnostic techniques for motors and drives.
• Solid experimental and analytical skills, including the ability to design experiments, work with measurement data, validate models against experimental results, and document findings in a structured and clear manner.
• Knowledge of data-driven methods, machine learning, and advanced modeling techniques is considered a strong plus, especially for applications in predictive modeling, condition monitoring, and the optimization of motor-drive systems.
• A collaborative and results-driven mindset, enabling effective cooperation across R&D teams and business stakeholders, with the initiative to take ownership and deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB provides competitive benefits, ask us!

More about us 

Recruiting Manager Omer Ikram ul Haq, +46 (73) 066 06 22, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl-Fredrik Lindberg, +46 70 691 10 80; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Norén +46 72 461 20 95.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is August 10. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead__

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world’s leading technology companies?

As R&D Scientist, you will become a part of the Power Electronics & Applications team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. ABB's Corporate Research serves as the innovation engine, ensuring our technological leadership both now and in the future. We work closely with other research centers, business areas (Motion, Automation, Electrification), and academic and industrial partners. Within our creative and highly skilled team, we design, build, and validate novel concepts and prototypes for both physical and digital systems. Our work covers the entire chain, including electric energy sources, grid-connected converters, electric motors and drives.

As part of this role, you’ll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive R&D initiatives from idea to validated concept, including defining scope, collaborating with key stakeholders, and sharing results.
• Develop and validate innovative solutions in applied power electronics, through high-fidelity modeling of power electronics and control strategies, as well as hands-on design and construction of experimental test setups in our laboratories.
• Explore and challenge conventional approaches, scouting new technologies and concepts while contributing to the development of digital solutions for ABB’s future portfolio.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• PhD in power electronics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or an MSc combined with substantial relevant industry or research experience, with a strong theoretical foundation and hands-on expertise in power electronics topologies, control, and applications (e.g., grid-connected converters, energy storage, Electric motor drives).
• Proficiency in the design, modeling, simulation, and optimization of power converters and drives, including experience in condition monitoring and diagnostics of the systems.
• Strong experimental and analytical skills, with proven ability to design and implement test setups, plan and conduct experiments, analyze results, and clearly document findings.
• Knowledge of data-driven methods, machine learning, and advanced modeling techniques is considered a strong plus, especially for applications in predictive modeling, condition monitoring, and the optimization of systems.
• A collaborative and results-driven mindset, enabling effective cooperation across R&D teams and business stakeholders, combined with the initiative and leadership needed to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB provides competitive benefits, ask us!

More about us 

Recruiting Manager Omer Ikram ul Haq, +46 (73) 066 06 22, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl-Fredrik Lindberg, +46 70 691 10 80; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Noren, +46 72 461 20 95.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is August 10. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process!

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead__

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world’s leading technology companies?

As R&D Scientist, you will become a part of the Power Electronics & Applications team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. ABB's Corporate Research serves as the innovation engine, ensuring our technological leadership both now and in the future. We work closely with other research centers, business areas (Motion, Automation, Electrification), and academic and industrial partners. Within our creative and highly skilled team, we design, build, and validate novel concepts and prototypes for both physical and digital systems. Our work covers the entire chain, including electric energy sources, grid-connected converters, electric motors and drives.

As part of this role, you’ll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive R&D initiatives from idea to validated concept, including defining scope, collaborating with key stakeholders, and sharing results.
• Develop and validate innovative solutions in applied power electronics, through high-fidelity modeling of power electronics and control strategies, as well as hands-on design and construction of experimental test setups in our laboratories.
• Explore and challenge conventional approaches, scouting new technologies and concepts while contributing to the development of digital solutions for ABB’s future portfolio.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• PhD in power electronics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related field, or an MSc combined with substantial relevant industry or research experience, with a strong theoretical foundation in modeling, control, and system analysis of power electronic systems.
• Strong expertise in modeling, simulation, and optimization of power converters, drives, and electric machines, including loss analysis, advanced control algorithms, and system-level efficiency improvements.
• Hands‑on experience with experimental motor‑control platforms, including inverter design, real‑time control implementation (e.g., dSPACE, OPAL‑RT, TI C2000), measurement of losses and efficiency, and diagnostic techniques for motors and drives.
• Solid experimental and analytical skills, including the ability to design experiments, work with measurement data, validate models against experimental results, and document findings in a structured and clear manner.
• Knowledge of data-driven methods, machine learning, and advanced modeling techniques is considered a strong plus, especially for applications in predictive modeling, condition monitoring, and the optimization of motor-drive systems.
• A collaborative and results-driven mindset, enabling effective cooperation across R&D teams and business stakeholders, with the initiative to take ownership and deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB provides competitive benefits, ask us!

More about us 

Recruiting Manager Omer Ikram ul Haq, +46 (73) 066 06 22, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl-Fredrik Lindberg, +46 70 691 10 80; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Norén +46 72 461 20 95.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is August 10. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead__

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world’s leading technology companies?

As R&D Scientist, you will become a part of the Power Electronics & Applications team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. ABB's Corporate Research serves as the innovation engine, ensuring our technological leadership both now and in the future. We work closely with other research centers, business areas (Motion, Automation, Electrification), and academic and industrial partners. Within our creative and highly skilled team, we design, build, and validate novel concepts and prototypes for both physical and digital systems. Our work covers the entire chain, including electric energy sources, grid-connected converters, electric motors and drives.

As part of this role, you’ll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive R&D initiatives from idea to validated concept, including defining scope, collaborating with key stakeholders, and sharing results.
• Develop and validate innovative solutions in applied power electronics, through high-fidelity modeling of power electronics and control strategies, as well as hands-on design and construction of experimental test setups in our laboratories.
• Explore and challenge conventional approaches, scouting new technologies and concepts while contributing to the development of digital solutions for ABB’s future portfolio.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• PhD in power electronics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or an MSc combined with substantial relevant industry or research experience, with a strong theoretical foundation and hands-on expertise in power electronics topologies, control, and applications (e.g., grid-connected converters, energy storage, Electric motor drives).
• Proficiency in the design, modeling, simulation, and optimization of power converters and drives, including experience in condition monitoring and diagnostics of the systems.
• Strong experimental and analytical skills, with proven ability to design and implement test setups, plan and conduct experiments, analyze results, and clearly document findings.
• Knowledge of data-driven methods, machine learning, and advanced modeling techniques is considered a strong plus, especially for applications in predictive modeling, condition monitoring, and the optimization of systems.
• A collaborative and results-driven mindset, enabling effective cooperation across R&D teams and business stakeholders, combined with the initiative and leadership needed to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB provides competitive benefits, ask us!

More about us 

Recruiting Manager Omer Ikram ul Haq, +46 (73) 066 06 22, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl-Fredrik Lindberg, +46 70 691 10 80; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Noren, +46 72 461 20 95.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is August 10. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process!

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead__

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world’s leading technology companies?

As R&D Scientist, you will become a part of the Power Electronics & Applications team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. ABB's Corporate Research serves as the innovation engine, ensuring our technological leadership both now and in the future. We work closely with other research centers, business areas (Motion, Automation, Electrification), and academic and industrial partners. Within our creative and highly skilled team, we design, build, and validate novel concepts and prototypes for both physical and digital systems. Our work covers the entire chain, including electric energy sources, grid-connected converters, electric motors and drives.

As part of this role, you’ll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive R&D initiatives from idea to validated concept, including defining scope, collaborating with key stakeholders, and sharing results.
• Develop and validate innovative solutions in applied power electronics, through high-fidelity modeling of power electronics and control strategies, as well as hands-on design and construction of experimental test setups in our laboratories.
• Explore and challenge conventional approaches, scouting new technologies and concepts while contributing to the development of digital solutions for ABB’s future portfolio.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• PhD in power electronics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related field, or an MSc combined with substantial relevant industry or research experience, with a strong theoretical foundation in modeling, control, and system analysis of power electronic systems.
• Strong expertise in modeling, simulation, and optimization of power converters, drives, and electric machines, including loss analysis, advanced control algorithms, and system-level efficiency improvements.
• Hands‑on experience with experimental motor‑control platforms, including inverter design, real‑time control implementation (e.g., dSPACE, OPAL‑RT, TI C2000), measurement of losses and efficiency, and diagnostic techniques for motors and drives.
• Solid experimental and analytical skills, including the ability to design experiments, work with measurement data, validate models against experimental results, and document findings in a structured and clear manner.
• Knowledge of data-driven methods, machine learning, and advanced modeling techniques is considered a strong plus, especially for applications in predictive modeling, condition monitoring, and the optimization of motor-drive systems.
• A collaborative and results-driven mindset, enabling effective cooperation across R&D teams and business stakeholders, with the initiative to take ownership and deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB provides competitive benefits, ask us!

More about us 

Recruiting Manager Omer Ikram ul Haq, +46 (73) 066 06 22, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl-Fredrik Lindberg, +46 70 691 10 80; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Norén +46 72 461 20 95.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is August 10. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.