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This position reports to:

Program Manager Solid State Transformer

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Lead Power Systems Architect_Data Center Incubator

We are looking for a Lead Power Systems Architect to join our Direct Current Data Center Incubator, where you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to next‑generation Direct Current data center architectures.

This is a high‑visibility, highly strategic role at the intersection of technology innovation, customer solutions, and industry leadership. You will lead the Direct Current  Architecture Workstream, translating customer needs into robust, scalable, and future‑ready technical solutions, while working in close partnership with peers leading LVDC Distribution and Direct Current Source workstreams.

If you are passionate about redefining how data centers are powered, and want to influence standards, roadmaps, and real‑world deployments, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

Key Responsibilities

As Lead Power Systems Architect, you will:

• Own the technical direction of Direct Current architecture solutions for data centers, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

• Design end‑to‑end Direct Current power systems, from concept to pilot and deployment, combining current product portfolios with future technologies.

• Design advanced control strategies,

• Define testing strategies and validation plans, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and ready for customer deployment.

• Serve as a technical authority and thought leader, contributing to standards bodies and industry working groups shaping the future of Direct Current data centers.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, product management, and system teams to identify technology gaps and influence product and platform roadmaps.

• Lead customer pilot projects and installations, defining the skills, capabilities, and resources required for successful execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in power system design, consulting, or solution architecture.

• Strong expertise in data center power systems and/or DC power solutions.

• Experience in adjacent environments such as industrial DC systems, marine, rail, or utility applications is highly valued.

• Proven ability to deliver complex, high‑impact technical solutions.

• Solid technical foundation in electrical power systems, including switchgear, transformers, protection, and control systems.

• Leadership & Mindset

• Experience leading (directly or indirectly) multidisciplinary teams in complex technical environments.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long‑term vision and near‑term execution.

• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills across cultures and geographies.

• Comfortable operating in fast‑evolving, innovation‑driven environments.

This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards. 

 

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