Senior Software Development Engineer - Power Electronics

About the role

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner. This senior R&D position reports to the Team Leader, Software Development and is based in a hybrid work model in New Berlin, WI, supporting the Motion Drive Products Division.

The Senior Software Development Engineer – Power Electronics will develop advanced embedded software and control solutions for ABB’s power conversion and motor control technologies, influencing product direction and delivering high‑performance solutions for industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software and advanced control algorithms for power conversion, converter, and motor control applications.
• Lead complex engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, and testing activities to improve product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to define software architecture, troubleshoot technical issues, and support solutions from concept through product delivery.
• Serve as a technical expert by staying current on emerging technologies and recommending innovative approaches that strengthen ABB’s products and engineering direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of software development experience in an R&D environment; or Master’s degree with 6+ years; or Doctorate with 4+ years, preferably in embedded systems, power electronics, motor control, or related industrial applications.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for microprocessors and DSP‑based development.
• Experience with low‑level embedded development concepts, including debugging tools, emulators, software build tools, version control, and scripting languages.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing control algorithms for power conversion circuits, active converters, and/or motor control systems.
• Strong knowledge of modern control theory principles, including observers, estimators, and filtering techniques.
• Experience developing software architecture, embedded controller software, and related technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of electronic devices such as microprocessors, DSPs, FPGAs, memory devices, op‑amps, and A/D and D/A converters.
• Working knowledge of power circuit topologies and equipment using active and passive power components (IGBTs, diodes, SCRs, inductors, transformers, capacitors).
• Understanding of utility interaction topics related to power conversion equipment, including power factor correction, harmonic mitigation, and power quality considerations.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, English proficiency, and ability to contribute as a senior technical expert in a cross‑functional engineering environment.
• Work authorization to be employed by ABB in the United States.

Benefits

• Choice between two medical plans: a PPO “Copay Plan” or a High‑Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
• Choice between two dental plans: Core and Core Plus.
• Company‑paid life insurance (2× base pay) and AD&D (1× base pay).
• Voluntary life and AD&D (employee‑paid up to maximums).
• Short‑Term Disability – up to 26 weeks, company‑paid.
• Long‑Term Disability – 60 % of pay, company‑paid; option to “buy‑up” to 66 ⅔ % of pay.
• Supplemental benefits (employee‑paid): accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate support resources.
• Employee discount program.
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
• 11 paid holidays; permissive vacation policy for salaried exempt positions.