R&D Senior Scientist

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Team Manager

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Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society. go.abb/electrification.

As a Research Scientist, you will play a vital role in driving the development of cutting edge electrification solutions for customers worldwide. Within our research organization, you will apply your expertise to support multidisciplinary international, teams in creating innovative technologies that keep our products at the forefront of the industry.

About ABB Electrification: https://bit.ly/2ITfAL4

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

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Material related research with focus on electrical insulation, polymers and functional composites
• Development and application of new material related technologies for ABB Electrification products including switchgears, apparatus and others 
• Development of sustainable solutions allowing reduction of environmental footprint of ABB products
• Monitoring of new material related technologies and support in definitions of future research activities
• Cooperation with international R&D teams, universities and institutes

Qualifications for the role:

• PhD degree in Material Science, Physics or related discipline
• At least 5 years of hands‑on research experience in material science, specifically focused on electrical insulation, polymeric materials, and functional composites
• Laboratory experience: tests, measurements and experimental works
• Basic knowledge in area of electrical engineering (required to understand the ABB products specifications and design requirements)
• Good command of English and strong communication skills
• Although not obligatory experience in DC insulation and CAD modeling will be beneficial

 

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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