Research Scientist – Material Science

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ABB's Electrification business has always been at the forefront of innovative electrification and today is writing the future of safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Our R&D Engineers and Scientists develop breakthrough technologies that change the way the world works, and industries do business. We constantly push the limits of convention on our way to running the world without consuming the earth. As a Research Scientist you will contribute significantly to successful results in development of Electrification solutions for customers around the world. As a part of our research organization you will utilize your knowledge and skills to support multidisciplinary international teams in the development of new technologies for products that stay ahead of time. About ABB Electrification: https://bit.ly/2ITfAL4

This position reports to

R&D Group Manager

Your responsibilities

• 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
• Design and simulations of polymeric components
• Monitoring of new material related technologies and support in definitions of future research activities
• Cooperation with international R&D teams and universities

Your background

• PhD or MSc degree in Material Science, Physics or related discipline
• Strong experience in polymeric materials including polymeric parts design and testing
• 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 CAD modeling (e.g. SolidWorks) and FEA analyses (e.g. ABAQUS, Moldflow) will be beneficial

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid Your benefits: • Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology. • Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment. • Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills. • Private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance. • Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits, such as annual bonus and internal share purchase program. • Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate