Master's Thesis: DC Applications in Low-Voltage Distribution Systems

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli snabbare, mer resurseffektiva och hållbara. Här är framsteg en självklarhet - för dig, ditt team och hela världen. Som global marknadsledare ger vi dig rätt förutsättningar för att lyckas med det. Det kommer inte alltid att vara enkelt - utveckling kräver mod och styrka. På ABB är du aldrig ensam. Run what runs the world.Denna Position Rapporterar TillR&D Team LeadAs electrification accelerates, the demand for DC-ready infrastructure is growing rapidly. This thesis explores how low-voltage AC systems can be adapted for DC applications. The work includes technical analysis, benchmarking against standards, and evaluation of potential benefits such as efficiency, cost, and safety. The outcome may contribute to future-proofing ABB’s product portfolio for the evolving energy landscape. A conceptual MVP may also be developed, depending on the student’s interest.DetailsStart: Febuary 2026 Duration: 20 weeks Location: ABB AlingsåsYour Role And ResponsibilitiesExplore how ABB’s low-voltage AC systems can be adapted for DC applications in areas like distribution, renewables, and microgrids.GoalsAnalyze key AC/DC differences in low-voltage distribution, focusing on enclosure design, safety, and thermal performance Evaluate how existing AC systems can be adapted for DC, including benchmarking protection strategies and material compatibility against relevant standards Propose an MVP and quantify potential benefits such as efficiency gains, cost impact, or safety marginsApproachStart by reviewing existing low-voltage AC systems to identify design principles and limitations for DC adaptation. Conduct a comparative analysis of AC and DC requirements, focusing on safety, thermal performance, and protection strategies. Benchmark potential adaptations against relevant standards. Optionally, propose a conceptual modular DC-ready system and evaluate its benefits.Your backgroundPursuing a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Engineering Physics, or a related field Interest in electrification, sustainability, and system-level designFamiliarity with power distribution systems, protection strategies, or thermal analysis is beneficial Opportunity to gain experience in standards analysis, system-level design, and industrial product adaptationMore About UsABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation. We see our purpose as being to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting our engineering and digitalization expertise, we help industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. We call this: ‘Engineered to Outrun.’Please apply with your CV, academic transcripts, and a cover letter in English.Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.Kommande möjligheter Vänligen notera att denna annons syftar till att få in intresseanmälningar till en kandidatpool kopplat till det aktuella området, och det är därför inte en öppning till ett specifikt jobb just nu. Genom att ansöka uttrycker du ditt intresse för framtida karriärmöjligheter med ABB.Vi värdesätter människor med olika bakgrund. Ansök idag för att ha möjlighet att bli aktuell för kommande roller och besök www.abb.com för att utforska hur vi driver utveckling över hela världen.