Global Technology Owner, Power Electronics

Principal Engineer - Electrical Powertrain

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, for us, and for the world around us. We are driven by our purpose to create a better society through our technology and solutions, and we are committed to making a difference. We are now looking for a Principal Engineer - Electrical Powertrain to join our team and help us continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.

This position reports to:

Manager, Technology Team Mechatronics

This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a global leader in industrial robotics. We are entering an exciting new phase with the planned acquisition by SoftBank Group, a technology leader in AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role within the ABB Robotics Global R&D Platform team, spanning both existing and next-generation systems. You will shape the evolution of electrical powertrain technologies for Industrial robots and mobile robots across the business offering. Working though out global R&D specialists and cross-functional teams, you will define technology direction, system architecture, and guide development across current and future platforms.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive the evolution of electrical powertrain technologies for ABB Robotics mechatronics platforms, ensuring strong alignment with product and platform roadmaps
• Contribute to shaping technology and product strategy, including research direction, roadmaps, system architecture, and intellectual property management
• Lead development of technical standards support scalable and leading-performance solutions
• Act as a senior technical reference both for engineering teams, customers and towards business management; supporting complex problem solving and collaboration across internal and external networks

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in mechatronics development, servo drive and motor control technologies
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear and actionable insights
• PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience from industrial research and development

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.