R&D Engineer Intern

Job description

You will be a part of FACTS, which is a business unit within ABB's Power Grids division. FACTS technology enables power systems owners to increase the capacity of their existing power systems while improving electrical stability at the same time. The end result is more electrical power can reach consumers with minimal environment impact after shorter project times and at lower investment costs. This pioneering technology is developed at the FACTS unit in Västerås and sold to customers worldwide.

Tasks:

This position is for an internship on the topic of impedance evaluation of STATCOMs using a Real-Time hardware in the loop (HIL) test setup.

The tool will be composed by a pseudo-random binary sequence (PRBS) signal generator for the small-signal perturbation on the STATCOM under test, a data processing unit for filtering out undesired noises, and a parametric identification toolbox, which enables to identify the parameters of impedance transfer functions.

Requirements:

The successful candidate is currently pursuing a PhD degree in a related field, and has experience in power system stability analysis, power electronic converter control methods and impedance shaping control techniques.

Additional information

Recruiting Manager Jan Kheir, , will answer your questions. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Lennart Molin, , Unionen: Lenny Larsson, Any other questions please contact Talent Partner Renee Lundgren, Positions are filled continuously. Apply with your CV, academic transcripts and a cover letter in English
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