Job Description
Power Electronics Engineer
Job Location:  San Giovanni Valdarno
Department:  R&D HW Platforms
Work Model:  On Site
Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Req ID:  1706

Shape the future of high‑power electric vehicle charging! ABB E‑Mobility - global leader in EV charging solutions - is expanding its R&D Technology Center in San Giovanni Valdarno. We are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer to join our international R&D community and contribute to the development of next‑generation high‑power charging technologies. If you want to make a tangible impact in the transition to sustainable mobility and work on cutting‑edge power converter systems, this role is for you.

 

Your Responsibilities

 

  • Design and develop power converters for DC fast‑charging products
  • Create mathematical models of power electronic converters and execute reliable, high‑accuracy simulations
  • Collaborate with the Electrical CAD team on PCB design activities
  • Support Mechanical and Thermal Engineering teams during the converter design process
  • Test and validate prototypes, ensuring performance, robustness, and reliability
  • Work closely with the Control Firmware team to define and optimize control strategies
  • Share technical expertise and contribute to the continuous knowledge growth within the team
  • Collaborate with global R&D groups to bring cutting‑edge technologies to customers and accelerate a more sustainable future

 

Your Background

 

  • A Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Energy Engineering, with strong foundations in power electronics design
  • Relevant experience - professional or academic - in power converters or related fields (thesis projects count)
  • Familiarity with simulation tools such as Plecs, Matlab/Simulink, LTspice/Qspice, or Mathcad
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary, agile teams, and involvement in product design and development
  • Strong verbal communication skills in English; fluency in Italian is a plus
  • A proactive, flexible, and creative mindset, with enthusiasm for solving complex engineering challenges
  • A collaborative attitude and the desire to work in an international environment.

 

What’s in it for you? 

 

Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful.  

  

About ABB E-Mobility  

 

ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of E-Mobility, not just predicting it. 

Information at a Glance

Product & Hardware

In the Product & Hardware department, we focus on designing and building top-quality charging products through dedicated platform and product programs. The Hardware Platforms Group manages platform programs and related competence centers, delivering new programs and deploying hardware competencies across programs.