R&D EngineerAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to

R&D Department Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology, software, product, and/or solution development, as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP). Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions.•\tDemonstrates solid technical proficiency in own competence area by performing a variety of technology/engineering assignments, mainly in research and development (R&D) projects, which demonstrates independent ability to recognize problems and provide input to solutions. Actively follows the scientific discussions in own competence area and contributes independently.•\tUnderstands the key business drivers for ABB in order to make judgments and contribute to results.•\tContributes to R&D projects with own, creative ideas. Proposes follow-up projects and activities within own technical area based on new ideas.•\tAs a solid R&D project member and contributor, with experience as project or sub-project leader, ensures alignment with assigned targets (time, cost, quality) and coordinates activities. Demonstrates sound understanding of, and actively applies, R&D processes and tools.•\tMaintains awareness of state-of-art technology, as well as ABB products and technologies, and identifies and understands technical drivers for R&D projects in own area. Understands what creates customer value in own R&D projects and project portfolio of own organization and works to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction according to incoming requests. Provides consulting services to business operations and customers.•\tParticipates constructively in working teams. Shares own technical/scientific knowledge in own projects and supports colleagues in applying processes and tools to ensure timely and high quality results. Shows solid documentation skills and writes technical reports independently.•\tHas a basic understanding of the importance of IP for the ABB business, contributes to IP discussions and develops project clearance reports. Identifies risks in R&D projects.

Qualifications for the role

\tBS in mechanical/electrical engineering \tWith min. 5 years’ experience or MSc in mechanical/electrical engineering with minimum 2 years’ experience in R&D. Familiar with the common used engineering materials and related manufacturing / processing.\tFamiliar with design validation procedure of new product， but also know well design methodology include FMEA, DFA/DFM, etc. Knows well product IEC/GB standard, and capable to draft and execute verification test plan according to standards. Proficient in CAD, e.g. AutoCAD, Solidworks, and MS office.\tGood of oral, reading and express technical solutions in English.\tGood communication and teamwork skills.

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