R&D Senior Scientist
Your role and responsibilities
Develop novel solutions to improve the performance and expand the application space of ABB instruments Utilize hardware, software and data analysis skills to develop, fabricate and test new analyzers based on cavity enhanced, tunable diode laser absorption spectrometry and other laser diagnostic techniques Design and perform experiments needed to qualify applications of new and current products Work with academic, national laboratory, industrial and other research collaborators to apply laser based analyzers to a wide array of environmental, industrial, medical and military applications Document analyzer configurations, test protocols and results to drive the release of new products to production Occasional travel may be required
Qualifications for the role
- Ph.D. in applied physics, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, optics or a related, experimental field and minimum 5 years of experience leading a research project or team or as Principal Investigator
- Masters Degree may be considered with extensive experience and proven track record
- Ability to motivate and challenge teammates in collaborative environment
- Strong background in molecular vibration and electronic transition spectroscopy using full spectra information for complex qualitative and quantitative chemical characterization of various mixtures
- Familiarity with optical spectroscopy (example absorption, FTIR, photoacoustic, Raman, fluorescence, LIBS, etc.) and spectral interpretation
- Superior understanding of statistical methods applied to both experimental design optimization and experimental data analysis, including but not limited to univariate statistical analysis, multivariate statistical analysis and iterative fitting techniques
- Hands on experience in using lasers (UV, NIR, MIR) in a laboratory setting and handling gas samples
- Proven problem solving skills to identify and troubleshoot unforeseen problems in a systematic, scientific method without direct instruction
- Ability to develop, implement and launch initiatives related to product changes, new products and new applications
- Familiarity with scientific data analysis tools, such as: MATLAB, PLS, PCR, IGOR Pro, Horizon, Origin, LabVIEW, Python, etc. and/or spectroscopy analysis software, such as: Unscrambler / CAMO, PLS Toolbox, Horizon, Pirouette, Statistica, SIMCA, saisir or GRAMS A/I
- Gas phase trace analysis experience
- Familiar with cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy techniques such as integrated cavity output spectroscopy (ICOS), cavity ringdown spectroscopy (CRDS) and wavelength scanning cavity ringdown
- spectroscopy (WS-CRDS), Optical Feedback Cavity Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy (OFCEAS) or frequency comb spectroscopy techniques
- Extensive experience in experimental laboratory work using lasers, detectors, analog/digital signal processing and data acquisitions (DAQ)
- Analysis of experimental data using multivariate analysis and nonlinear minimization
- Experience using ZEMAX or other optical simulation software
- Scripting skills in Python or using MatLab are desirable
- Linux O/S knowledge is desirable
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
Benefits
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Healthcare plan
- Wellbeing program
More about us
ABB's Measurement & Analytics division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers. With thousands of experts around the world and high-performance digital technology, ABB's team is dedicated to making measurement easy for its industrial and energy customers to let them operate more efficiently and profitably. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $74,900 and $139,100 annually.
