ABB
ABB
ABB is a global technology company developing products and services for electrification, industrial automation, robotics, motion, and power management. Its portfolio includes motors, drives, medium- and low-voltage equipment, transformers, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and robotic systems, supported by software and lifecycle services. ABB works with customers across utilities, industry, transport, and infrastructure to improve operational efficiency and support more connected, lower-carbon systems. Its careers span engineering, software, manufacturing, technical services, and other functions involved in delivering these technologies.

Electromechanical Design R&D Engineer

Develop low-voltage electrical components, breakers, switches, and accessories at ABB. Use CAD and structural and thermal simulations to inform product design.

Description

  • Contribute to the development of ABB technologies, software, products, and systems.
  • Identify and implement innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
  • Complete technology and engineering assignments for R&D projects involving breakers, switches, and accessories.
  • Recognize problems and help shape solutions.
  • Engage with scientific discussions and work independently in the relevant technical field.
  • Understand business drivers and customer needs, and contribute to project outcomes.
  • Bring ideas to R&D projects and propose follow-up work and activities.
  • Coordinate projects or subprojects to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.
  • Use established R&D processes and tools.
  • Track advances in technology, ABB products, and related technologies.
  • Identify technical priorities and customer value in R&D projects.
  • Respond to requests to improve operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Advise business operations and customers.
  • Share technical and scientific knowledge, and support colleagues.
  • Write technical reports and maintain project documentation.
  • Take part in relevant engineering networks.
  • Contribute to intellectual property discussions and prepare project clearance reports.
  • Identify risks in R&D projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and at least five years of experience, or a master’s degree in either field and at least two years of R&D experience.
  • Strong learning ability and self-motivation.
  • Understanding of low-voltage electrical components, applicable standards, and their use in product design.
  • Familiarity with common engineering materials, including plastics and metals, and their manufacturing and processing methods.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD and Creo, and with Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of structural and thermal simulation and how to apply it in design.
  • Ability to read and communicate technical solutions in English.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Experience in R&D at a foreign-owned company or in a multinational team is preferred.
  • Experience working in an agile manner is preferred.

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