Temporary R&D Scientist in Power Electronics and Applications

Publiceringsdatum: 2026-04-21

Letar du efter möjligheter att arbeta inom yrken med teknisk inriktning? ABB AB är på jakt efter en skicklig forskningsingenjör, elkraft och du kan vara rätt person för jobbet. Sök nu om du är intresserad av att arbeta heltid hos ABB AB under 6 månader eller längre. De letar just nu efter nya medarbetare.

Platsen där jobbet finns ledigt är i Västerås. ABB AB har just nu sju lediga jobb som forskningsingenjör, elkraft. ABB AB letar efter erfaren forskningsingenjör, elkraft som kan ansluta till deras team. Sista ansökningsdag är söndag den sjuttonde maj 2026.

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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?

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 the execution of exciting R&D projects. This temporary employment opportunity is an excellent starting point for an engaging career at ABB.

Key Responsibilities

• Support R&D initiatives from idea to validated concept.
• Generate innovative solutions in applied power electronics, through high-fidelity modeling of power electronics and control strategies.
• Explore and challenge conventional approaches, scouting new technologies and concepts.

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 or MSc in power electronics, electrical engineering, or applied mathematics, with a strong theoretical foundation
• Knowledge of the design, modeling, simulation, and optimization of drives, including condition monitoring and diagnostics of the systems.
• Hands-on expertise in power electronics topologies, control, and applications (e.g., grid-connected converters, energy storage, Electric motor drives) is considered a plus.
• Knowledge of data-driven methods, machine learning, and advanced modeling techniques is considered a strong plus.

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 – Irma Leijon, +46 72 461 23 14.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is May 18. 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-eployment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

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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.