Senior Application Engineer (MV Drives)

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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In this role, you will support a diverse range of industrial customers throughout the sales process by tailoring ABB products to meet their specific application requirements. You serve as a key customer-facing technical resource for ABB’s Low Voltage Drives business line within the Motion High Power Division in the United States. You will ensure technical excellence while supporting commercial success. Your domain expertise will be instrumental in strengthening customer relationships and driving business growth.

The work model for the role is: Remote; New Berlin, WI or Houston, TX area, with optional remote work from anywhere

This role is contributing to the Motion High Power Division.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Identify and understand true customer needs, delivering highly customized low-voltage drive application solutions that meet both technical requirements and commercial goals.

• Communicate and present solutions clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, feeder manufacturers, quotation teams, etc.) to maximize impact and influence during the sales phase.

• Continuously expand product and application expertise to help position the organization as the regional knowledge hub for ABB low voltage drives and their applications.

• Share expertise by training internal teams, external partners, and channel representatives to help them deliver superior customer experiences.

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 (or above) in electrical engineering

• 10+ years of experience in electrical application engineering

• Practical knowledge of VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), motors, and industrial fieldbus systems, etc.

• Strong foundation in power electronics

• Exceptional verbal and written communicator, skilled at simplifying complex technical topics. Flexible in adapting communication style to suit diverse audiences and environments.

• Highly self-motivated with a proven ability to identify and solve complex problems.

• Travel - requirement - 10 - 30%

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $98,700 and $157,920 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. 

• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

• Vision benefit

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions 

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays.  Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

More about us

We are a global leader in high-power, high-performance motors, drives, generators, power conversion and packaged solutions. With decades of domain expertise, we deliver a world-class portfolio designed to power our customers’ most demanding, mission-critical applications with unmatched reliability and efficiency.

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.