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ABB

Electrification, automation, and robotics solutions

R&D Senior Control Electronics Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026Deadline 11/6/26
No salary listed
Senior
Master's
Beijing, China
In Person
Hardware EngineeringBoard & Electronics Design

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree or above in Electronic Engineering, Automation, Power Electronics, or a related field.
  • At least five years of control hardware development experience in frequency converters, servo drives, industrial control, new energy electronic control, or related fields, with successful mass-production products or projects.
  • Familiarity with electrical drive product design standards.
  • Experience developing and debugging TI C2000 series DSPs or similar DSPs.
  • Proficiency in hardware design for at least one ARM Cortex-M, Cortex-R, or Cortex-A series processor.
  • Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design.
  • Expertise in DC/DC power supply development, debugging, and optimization, and knowledge of the characteristics and applications of magnetic components such as switching power supply transformers and inductors.
  • Proficiency with PSpice, LTspice, or Saber for circuit simulation and reliability analysis.
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or Mentor PADS for multi-layer PCB design.
  • Proficiency using standard test equipment for circuit debugging and fault diagnosis.
  • Fluent English communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Define technical specifications and interfaces for control electronics hardware systems, including main controllers, power supplies, communications, and sampling; design system architectures that balance performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Design core circuits, including multi-core DSP/ARM processor systems, FPGA logic, power supplies, high-precision ADC sampling, optical fiber communications, and sensor interfaces.
  • Use simulation tools for functional circuit simulation, verification, and reliability analysis.
  • Design multi-layer PCBs to ensure signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC/EMI performance, and meet safety regulation requirements.
  • Set up test platforms and independently conduct functional, performance, reliability, and EMC testing of hardware boards; analyze and troubleshoot testing issues.
  • Prepare design documentation, test reports, and production guidance documents.
  • Support trial production and transfer of new products to mass production, resolve hardware technical issues during manufacturing, and drive cost reduction, performance improvement, and quality enhancement.
  • Track control hardware technology trends, lead selection and evaluation of new components and technologies, and promote the team's technical capabilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience designing control hardware for medium-voltage frequency converters.
  • Some project management experience.

About the company

ABB provides electrification and automation technologies for industry and infrastructure, including products for smart buildings, electric vehicle charging, robotics, motors and drives, and factory automation software. Its products combine electrical hardware and control software to manage energy flow, automate tasks, and enable rapid charging and reliable operation. ABB differentiates itself with a long history in power and automation, a broad global footprint, and a concentrated portfolio across electrification, motion, process automation, and robotics, enhanced by digital services. The company aims to help customers use energy more efficiently and work more productively, supporting sustainable and resource-efficient operations and transportation.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • AI data-center power demand drove ABB's September 2026 Infinitus launch and partnerships.
  • Q2 2026 orders hit $12.0 billion, with 20.2% operational EBITA margin.
  • ABB's 2026 acquisitions, including Advantics and Høglund, expand marine, DC, and automation offerings.

What critics are saying

  • ABB Inc. faces Henry's Knob Superfund cleanup obligations in South Carolina since March 2026.
  • ABB still carries legacy corruption baggage after the 2022 Eskom bribery resolution.
  • Siemens, Vertiv, and NVIDIA-backed ecosystems pressure ABB's DC architecture leadership by 2028.

What makes ABB unique

  • ABB's Infinitus targets source-to-rack DC for AI data centers, launched September 2026.
  • ABB's July 2026 Advantics deal deepens silicon-carbide DC conversion for industrial power.
  • ABB's Q2 2026 record orders prove scale across electrification, motion, and robotics.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Support

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Employee Discount Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
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