R&D Engineer for Medium Voltage SwitchgearAt 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 Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology, product, and 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.The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid This role contributes to the Medium Voltage Switchgear business line within the Electrification Distribution Solutions Division in Italy. You will be mainly accountable for:• Maintaining recognized expertise in a specific area by integrating the latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.• Finding new ways of addressing customer needs and solving problems, by following your ideas, creating hypotheses (i.e. designs and prototypes), and defining ways to validate them (e.g. tests).• Documenting work results (like findings, designs, or test results), allowing others to maintain and improve them.• Providing consulting services to business operations and customers• Understanding and initiating IP generation in your area of specialization and participating in the project IP strategy development.

Qualifications for the role

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Technical High School diploma You have experience in the electromechanical industry, preferably working as engineer/designer of medium voltage products; You enjoy working with designing, prototyping and testing mechanical and/or electrical components; You are proficient in operating with CAD (preferably SolidWorks) and PLM (preferably Windchill) software and capable of reading 2D technical drawings and electrical diagrams. You are passionate about creating solutions from scratch and you have strong written and spoken communication skills You are at ease communicating in Italian and English languages, both written and spoken.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryFor further info: Davide Lippiello, Talent Partner