Electric designer for traction motors

Placering
Västerås

Electric designer for traction motors
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This position reports to
Local Engineering Manager, Sweden

Your role and responsibilities
ABB holds a complete and flexible traction motor portfolio that allows us to build the perfect solution for each customer – regardless of train type, power range or geographical location. ABB also supplies complete mobile e-power motors for electrified buses, mining, and other types of heavy vehicles. Each motor is tailor-made to customer requirements and to the operation conditions, enabling superior efficiency, low energy consumption and high reliability. As a technical expert with us, you will provide world-class technical support by delivering timely and comprehensive answers to our customers. You will play a key role in the quotation process, supporting our sales teams in identifying the most suitable products by establishing, analyzing, and evaluating electrical and thermal designs based on customer requirements. In project execution, you will be responsible for delivering optimal solutions that meet customer expectations in terms of quality, on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness. You will ensure that internal design and manufacturing standards are adhered to, as well as define, lead, and evaluate tests to verify electrical designs. You will also assess if and how applicable standards can be met during both the quotation and project phases. Additionally, you will contribute to continuous improvement by developing working methods and calculation tools, while also leading and driving test development to verify electrical designs. Using state-of-the-art design methods, tools, and engineering practices, you will be at the fore-front of product development. You will collaborate closely with the supply chain on vendor documentation, bid evaluations, and the assessment of proposals, materials, and equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and drive technical excellence within a dynamic team.

Qualifications for the role

• To excel in this role, you should have a strong passion for technology and demonstrate effective personal leadership skills.
• You hold a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on electrical power and rotating electrical machines, or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, paired with extensive experience in rotating electrical machinery, will also be considered.
• Experience working with vehicles powered by electric motors and a solid understanding of systems involving electric motors and inverters will be highly valued.
• As part of a global team, fluency in both written and spoken English is essential.
• On a personal level, you are open-minded and always strive to fully understand customer needs, aiming to deliver the best solutions based on our innovative concepts. You are recognized for your analytical mindset and your ability to make well-informed decisions regarding technical solutions, all while maintaining a helpful and service-oriented approach.
• You enjoy sharing your knowledge with your team and continuously seek opportunities to grow by learning from your colleagues.

More about us
Recruiting Manager Camilla Isgren Porsby +46 724 61 25 42, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Sjöberg, +46 703 96 00 02, Unionen: Ing-Marie Lind-gren-Turpeinen, +46 703 30 75 40, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Linda Lundstedt +46 722 05 65 54. We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. Please note that, to be eligible for employment at ABB AB, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check. We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position might be filled before last application date 2024-10-30. 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. #MyABBStory

Locations
Västerås, Sweden