R&D Engineer (f/m/d) Pole partsTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

As a R&D Engineer, you contribute significantly to technology and product development projects by identifying and implementing innovative solutions in the area of medium voltage circuit breaker pole parts. Reporting to the R&D Team Manager for pole parts, you will contribute creative ideas to R&D projects, as well as proposing follow-up projects and activities based on new ideas.

Your responsibilities

Contributing to the development of new products and solutions in the field of medium voltage pole partsInterdisciplinary collaboration with other ABB units as well as external partners in the framework of R&D projectsPreparation of development tests and type tests in close collaboration with certified test labsClose cooperation with local industrialization and production during implementation of new products and optimizationsConducting simulations for a variety of intricate problems related to pole parts and their use in medium voltage breakers and switchgearConsulting for internal and external customers on problems related to the application and manufacturing of pole parts

Your background

First experience in an R&D environment preferableHigher degree in engineering, preferably with a background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Materials ScienceBasic knowledge in electrical distribution network and its components and an interest to expand itBasic knowledge in manufacturing processes and plastic materials preferableBasic knowledge in the area of current interruption phenomena in medium voltage product range preferableExperience in CAD and simulation tools (e.g. SolidWorks)Fluent in English and willingness to learn GermanA solution-focused approach with hands-on mentality and interest in practical laboratory work

BenefitsRetirement planFlexible work practicesEmployee Share Acquisition PlanCareer advancement opportunitiesWellbeing programMore about us

Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (documents submitted in English are appreciated) through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Work model: hybrid #LI-hybridABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realising your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life - including mobility services such as bicycle leasing, policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members. ABB AGYour contact is: ABB PersonalDirekt +49 (0) 621 381 3500 ABB Data Privacy Statement:https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate