R&D Lead 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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As the mining industry is now preparing for the fourth industrial revolution, we at ABB have decided to do the same, ABB has set high goals and a focused strategy for mining automation and therefore we are now recruiting an R&D Lead Engineer, who will be focusing on our digital technologies and cutting-edge solutions developing a carbon-free Mine environment.
We are looking for true automation-innovators, experts with a desire to be part of developing sustainable Mining Automation and Electrification. This is a career opportunity that combines both your passion and skills as an engineer and allows you to extend your knowledge of cutting-edge technology developing a carbon-free Mine environment.
Reporting to R&D Team Manager, you will join the Global Swedish R&D team within product group Mining Aluminum and Cement. We develop our software, as well as the electrical and automation systems platform.


Your responsibilities
Drive the progress of our Research & Development Team.
Lead technical projects through to completion.
Lead and coach other engineers.
Find creative solutions to unique challenges.
Use ABB 800xA or similar DCS-System.
Work independently in a fluid environment, in cooperation with colleagues from many different fields and countries.
You exercise sound judgement as well as initiative.



Your background
Minimum B.Sc in Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equal knowledge and skills developed during work experience.
At least 3 years of experience in DCS-programming such as 800xA.
Experience in leadership or readiness to take on a leading role.
When you have any of the following experiences it is considered highly meriting: experience of mining processes; hands-on development, installation, and commissioning activities; programming skills in C#, C++, Python, and Matlab/ Simulink.
Our recruitment process focuses as much on personality/culture fit as it does on merit.



More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
Recruiting Manager Lennart Svensson, +0703 24 28 80, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – IF Metall: Lena Gångare, +0730 72 06 20. All other questions can be directed to Recruiting Consultant Tobias Nilsson, +0708 21 53 31.
Are you ready for this new exciting and awarding challenge? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until December 26, so don’t delay – apply today! Selection process is handled continuously.
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.