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Senior Power Electronics Engineer Vfds

ABB Inc

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Location
NEW BERLIN, WI
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

US PassportBachelor's degreeValid US Driver's License

Job overview

The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will investigate factory and field failures of low-voltage VFDs, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve product quality and reliability. The role works with an interdisciplinary engineering team and cross-functional support teams, using lab instrumentation and data analytics. It is on-site in New Berlin, Wisconsin, and involves domestic and international business travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisFMEADFMA5 WhysRRCA8-DFault TreesAffinity DiagramsCommunicationDatabase SkillsDocumentationCross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering5+ Years ExperienceValid US Driver's LicenseUS PassportExisting Work Authorization

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to:Design and Reliability Manager __ In this role, you will focus on hands on failure analysis to improve product quality and reliability. You will provide root cause analysis. You will work with a dynamic interdisciplinary team of engineers and cross functional support teams to support & improve VFDs (variable frequency drives). The work model for the role is: On-Site in New Berlin, WI. This role support the Motion Drive Products Division. Your role and responsibilities: Provide root cause analysis for both factory and field failures of low voltage (120V-600V) VFDs. Thoroughly and professionally documenting the analysis investigations and root cause categorization in a database. Utilize your knowledge and lab instrumentation to investigate the root causes of failures and recommend corrective actions. Operate, recommend selection, and maintain a variety of lab electrical and scientific instrumentation. Provide data analytics to spot trends to improve product reliability. Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. Qualifications for the role: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, failure analysis, or a related role in the power electronics industry. Strong background in and passion for troubleshooting and root cause analysis techniques (e.g., FMEA, DFMA, 5 Whys, RRCA, 8-D, Fault trees, Affinity Diagram etc.) Excellent communication, database, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. This role involves domestic and international business travel, requiring a valid US Driver's License and US Passport. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would... For full info follow application link. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc. ABB Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5DA448D1B9DC45E8

How this job compares

Set against the 1,271 open Reliability Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
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  • US median$126–187K/yr869 salary ranges
  • US median$33–42/hr73 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 35 open Reliability Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 1,271 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Reliability Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (957 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 599 of the 1,271 open Reliability Engineer jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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