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This Position reports to:
Research Team Manager - Power Electronic Systems

Your role and responsibilities:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain vocational experience through a temporary work placement. Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting ABB's operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to Power Electronic Systems in Baden-Daettwil, Switzerland.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Reviewing academic literature on grid-forming control methods
• Benchmarking, evaluating, and documenting grid-forming control strategies proposed in academia and industry
• Exploring transient stability analysis techniques applicable to grid-forming converter control
• Quick prototyping of solutions through realistic high-power converter models

Qualifications for the role:

• Currently pursuing a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Demonstrated interest and academic coursework in power electronics, control theory and power system analysis
• Solid working knowledge of MATLAB is required
• Experience with simulation software such as Simulink or PLECS is desirable
• Keen interest in research and scientific publishing is a plus
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

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.

More about us

Our R&D engineers and scientists develop breakthrough technologies and products that change the way the world works and industries do business. We constantly push the limits of convention, while retaining our focus on delivering solid returns for our customers and shareholders.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The recruiting process is being led by Mara Werne, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland, Ltd.

If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

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