R&D Materials Engineer (m/f/d)
R&D Materials Engineer (m/f/d)
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.
Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
R&D Electromechanical Chapter Leader
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.
The work model for the role is: hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead or be an individual contributor in projects related to materials technology including polymers, metals & advanced manufacturing.
- Contribute to new product or technology development via materials selection and optimization including processes.
- Support Innovation, cost reduction & sustainability projects, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with local and global teams and universities on new material design projects.
- Plan & carry out material analysis to support ongoing programs using existing internal & external resources in a timely manner with the highest quality.
- Effectively communicate technical information to a wide range of audiences.
- Chemical Management for the site with respect to material safety data sheet, approval for purchase, storage, disposal and Product Material Compliance.
- Master’s Degree in Materials or Chemical Engineering with bachelor’s in engineering, from an accredited college or university.
- More than 5 years of experience in relevant field is a plus.
- Knowledge of material properties and specifications such as ASTM, ISO, GB, etc.
- Hands-on experience in material characterization.
- Awareness on the various manufacturing processes and surface treatments.
- Ability to work independently within an Agile team structure.
- Familiarity with electrical distribution and control products is a plus.
- Knowledge in german language (level B2)
- Play a part in anticipating, sensing and responding to technology trends
- Help customers in driving efficiency and sustainability, making a strong impact
- Join an undiscussed market leader, a strong brand that markets high quality products
- Retirement plan
- Paid Parental leave (gender neutral)
- Flexible work practices
- Employee Share Acquisition Plan
- Career advancement opportunities
More about us
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area.Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realizing your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life - including mobility services such as bicycle leasing, policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members.
Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.
ABB AG
Recruiter responsible for the job: Sabine Schedler