R&D Engineer

• Medium Voltage Vacuum Switching Chambers

About ABB

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About the Role

Become part of an innovative development team and actively shape the future of modern medium voltage technologies. In an international environment, you will work on groundbreaking solutions for next-generation vacuum switching chambers. You will combine sound technical expertise with practical implementation and work closely with interdisciplinary expert teams. Look forward to a versatile field of activity in which you can contribute your own ideas, take on responsibility, and actively help shape technological progress.

Reports to: R&D Team Lead

Work Model: Hybrid (#)

Employment Type: Full-time preferred; part-time applications welcome

Responsibilities

You are primarily responsible for:

• Contributing to the development of new medium voltage products in the field of vacuum switching chambers
• Preparing and building prototypes in the experimental workshop and in series production
• Conducting development and type tests in close collaboration with certified test laboratories
• Investigating and analyzing tested prototypes as well as structured evaluation of experimental test and measurement data
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with other ABB units and external partners within the framework of international R&D projects

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable technical field
• First experience in research and development, testing, or production of electromechanical components (advantageous)
• Confident handling of measurement and testing equipment and pronounced interest in practical, experimental work involving prototypes
• Solution-oriented mindset, analytical strength, and structured approach to complex experimental data
• Excellent German and English language skills (written and verbal) for secure communication in international projects

Benefits

• Occupational pension provision
• Flexible working hours
• Employee share purchase plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Canteen
• Nearby recreational area (Grüner See) within walking distance
• Massage services provided by physiotherapists
• Company sports and care coach
• Childcare, children's Christmas party, parent network, children's holiday week
• Employee parking spaces and charging stations
• Company doctor with free examinations
• Personal coaching offers

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

Our Commitment

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

How to Apply

Has your interest been piqued? Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online career tool. In case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and those equated to them will be given preference.

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