R&D Associate Engineer

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering

In short

Join ABB's R&D Centre of Excellence in Napier as an R&D Associate Engineer. This full-time, on-site role involves defining test requirements, conducting electrical/electronics testing for high power systems, automating processes, and applying reliability engineering principles. You will contribute to the future of energy solutions like UPS and Battery Energy Storage.

Responsibilities

Define product test requirements and conduct electrical/electronics testing, including high power systems.
Prototype and develop hardware test rigs, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Apply reliability engineering principles and international standards (CE & UL) to product testing.
Automate testing processes and provide clear, high-quality reports to support product development.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification (e.g., industrial electrician, technician diploma, trade certification)
Previous exposure to and experience with 3‑phase systems
Experience with products such as UPS, energy storage systems, variable speed drives, or PLCs
Knowledge of international product safety standards (CE & UL) and reliability engineering practices
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in a laboratory environment
Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and report writing
Mindset to innovate, take ownership, and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

Join a team proud to be named Exporter of the Year and recipient of the Ziwi Excellence in Innovation Award.
Contribute to shaping the future of energy.
Work with products ranging from Power Protection (UPS) to Battery Energy Storage to Static Frequency Converters.

Skills

UPSEnergy Storage SystemsVariable Speed DrivesPLCsCEUL

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