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Your role and responsibilities

As R&D Senior Scientist you will be part of Switching and Systems at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. At Corporate Research we lead innovation within ABB and are committed to solving societal challenges by supporting the green energy transition and creating a better world for future generations. We work in close collaboration with other research centers, universities and our four business areas (Electrification, Process Automation, Motion and Robotics & Discrete Automation).

As part of this role, you'll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity at ABB Corporate Research serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.

Details:

Initiate, lead, and drive R&D projects to ensure innovative and impactful outcomes.

Challenge conventional solutions and scout for new innovative concepts in the field of electrification for automation.

Establish design principles and guidelines for robust and cost-efficient electrical power systems in distribution and industrial applications.

Develop digital solutions for ABB's future portfolio.

Identify future requirements for electrical equipment.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and share outcomes.

Qualifications for the role

• Ph.D. degree, or Master's degree with several years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficient in electrical system design and simulations, including component modeling and fault analysis.
• Previous experience in process control is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Highly skilled in both spoken and written English.
• Strong ability to work effectively within technical teams and laboratory environments.

More about us

Recruiting Manager Thomas Eriksson, +46 706 88 50 08, will answer your questions. Union representatives Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 768 06 00 11; Leaders: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47; Unionen: Ing-Marie B Lindgren-Turpeinen, +46 703 30 75 40. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Linda Lundstedt +46 722 05 65.

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Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in PDF are appreciated).

Welcome to apply the latest by January 5.

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