Research - lab Electrical Engineer (80 - 100%)

ABB Research Center Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the strategic technology direction by contributing your own ideas for identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative technology, software, and solutions. Each day, you will work with the Switching research team by executing your assigned tasks and using technical knowledge in a structured way. You will get the chance to showcase your expertise by staying abreast of the state of the art and actively applying this knowledge to improve lab infrastructure, software tools, and testing methods.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite

The Main Responsibilities Include

• Running and maintaining state-of-the-art electrical test labs for high voltage and high currents
• Defining, designing, and implementing new testing concepts and supporting applied research in the area of switchgear while contributing to the planning, setup, and execution of experiments
• Developing new technologies for sustainable protection solutions in upcoming applications of switchgear, e.g. for grid integration of renewable energies, integration of energy storage or microgrids
• Closely cooperate with scientists and engineers from ABB’s research centers, global ABB divisions, and universities

Qualifications for the Role

• Experience in practical laboratory work, prototyping, including experimental setup, advanced measurement techniques and data analysis
• Knowledge of and experience in lab-integrated programming (LabView, Python, Matlab) is highly advantageous
• A background in high-power testing is beneficial but not a must
• Knowledge of designing and fabricating printed circuit board is beneficial but not a must
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, with strong written and spoken communication skills, as well as relationship-building skills
• Master in Electrical Engineering or bachelor with significant lab experience
• Fluency in English (min. C1) is required.

More About Us

At the ABB research center in Baden-Dättwil in the proximity of Zurich, we work on exciting technologies that shape the future of our products. Our international software research team explores topics like machine learning, cybersecurity, computer networking, and real-time systems.

We look forward to receiving your application.