Mechanical Analysis Engineer with focus on Machine Elements

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ABB Robotics is writing the future of flexible factory and smart machines by providing value-added solutions in robotics, machine, and factory automation. Our integrated automation solutions, application expertise across a wide scope of industries and our global presence deliver tangible customer value. We are now looking for a Mechanical Analysis Engineer with focus on machine elements to our team in Västerås.


We offer you the chance to be a part of a global environment, developing the next generation modularized world class robot platform. Together with an experienced team you will have a key role in balancing the requirement and the performance of the robot such as payload, reach, and cycle time from the early stages of the projects until final launch to the market. The work is carried out in close collaboration with other analysis and design engineers where you will contribute with design optimizations and recommendations based on calculation results, as well as contribution to development and refinement of calculation tools and design criteria. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team of experienced manipulator designers and calculation engineers.
This position reports to
R&D Team Manager for Mechanics
Your responsibilities
Working in close collaboration with design engineers, supply and quality departments within the development projects and proposing solutions and optimizations for increased performance
Conducting or coordinating complex analyses and a range of engineering activities related to primarily machine elements and solid mechanics but it could also include other fields such as structural analysis, tribology, or thermal calculations
Supporting the strategic technology direction within bearings, gears, lubrication, and other machine elements and maintaining awareness of state-of-the-art technology and market trends
Applying scientific theories and technology concepts and new methodologies and technologies to projects and problems
Providing experience and expertise related to machine elements when it comes to quality issues in the field, support to production, contact with suppliers and other stakeholders
Providing experience and expertise in the execution, use and improvement of tools, processes, and methods, and coordinating the calculation work in development and technology projects
Identifying customer value, and developing and implementing creative ideas to improve operations and customer satisfaction

Your background
A MSc or PhD within Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Physics, with specialization in either Engineering Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Material Science or equivalent
Experience of selection and calculation of bearings, gears, fasteners, and other machine elements is meriting
Preferably, you are specialized in or have a big interest for technical computations
An interest in development of computational tools for example in Matlab, Python or VBA is an advantage
A solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills
Experience and interest in coordinating and organizing calculation work within project is meriting
Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement, Swedish is considered an advantage

More about us
More about us ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world's leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped over 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. We support their transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. www.abb.com/robotics


Recruiting Manager Sara Ekermann, +4621-34 86 42. Union representatives: Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers: Nicolin Ahlqvist, +46 720 77 41 90; Leaders: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47; Union: Roger L. Gustavsson, +46 730 30 30 36. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Ulrika Karnland, +46 724 61 21 62.


We look forward to receiving your application, including a CV and a cover letter at latest August 31. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com