Mechanical R&D Engineer

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
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In this position, you will contribute ideas for innovative technology developments and solutions, working to solve industrial problems. You will contribute creative ideas to R&D projects, as well as propose follow-up projects and activities based on new ideas. You will also be involved in mechanical conceptual design for quotations, including supporting sales in customer interactions. This means contacts with global customers and ABB entities. The Swedish R&D hub has a strong focus on the rail and eMobility sectors.
This position reports to R&D Hub manager in Sweden.
Your responsibilities
Making judgments and contributing to results through an understanding of the key business drivers for ABB
Ensuring alignment with targets and coordinating activities
Monitoring technology developments and ABB products and technologies, and identifying technical drivers for R&D projects
Working to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction according to incoming requests, and providing consulting services to business operations and customers
Participating in working teams, disseminating technical/scientific knowledge in projects, and assisting colleagues in applying processes and tools
Participating in networks to expand knowledge of the targeted area of expertise
Contributing to discussions of intellectual property and developing project clearance reports

Your background
A university degree in Engineering, specializing in product development and mechanical design
A few years of experience, preferably in vehicle industry, working as Design or Development Engineer with rotating machines, gear boxes or complete drivelines
Good knowledge of 3D CAD tools, e.g Solid Works, Creo and NX
Preferably good knowledge of mechanical analysis using Finite Element Method
A general technical understanding and interest
Fluent in English, written and spoken alike, whereas knowledge of Swedish is preferred
High level of cooperation skills with different people and cultures
Strong team spirit, individual and structured leadership to deliver expected results on time, on budget and with high quality

More about us
The IEC LV Motors Division is a global market leader focused on helping industries, cities, infrastructure and transportation increase energy efficiency. The division offers a full range of energy efficient low voltage motors, including SynRM (synchronous reluctance) motors to help customers reduce power bills and cut emissions. With rugged designs, a global footprint and application expertise, IEC LV motor solutions have a well-earned reputation of improving reliability and productivity in the most demanding applications.
Recruiting Manager Ola Aglén, +4621-32 95 18, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Sjöberg, +4621-32 91 69; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +4621-32 85 47; Unionen: Ing-Marie B Lindgren-Turpeinen, +4621-32 95 83. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Linda Lundstedt, +4621-32 51 94.
You are welcome to apply the latest by August 3. Please note that selection will be done on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before last day of application.
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.