R&D Scientist in Switching Technology

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You will be part of the Switching and Systems team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. At Corporate Research we lead the innovation within ABB and our task is to ensure ABB's technology competitiveness now and, in the future. We work in close collaboration with other research centers, universities and our business areas, Electrification, Process Automation, Motion and Robotics & Discrete Automation.
In our creative and highly skilled team we develop, design, build and test new concepts and prototypes in the area of low and medium voltage switching apparatus, such as, contactors, circuit breakers, fault current limiters and other protection devices. In the role of Scientist, you will report to the R&D Team Manager, working with and driving the execution of R&D projects. To be successful in this role you should have a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background and great interest in utilizing our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities.
The position is a regular employment at ABB Corporate Research, being an excellent starting point for an interesting career within ABB.
Your responsibilities
Create, lead and execute R&D projects.
Challenge conventional solutions and scout for new innovative concepts in the field of switching and systems.
Perform simulations and experimental verification in our laboratories.
Design, build and evaluate prototypes.
Develop digital solutions for future switching devices.
Interact with stakeholders, defining project scope and sharing results.

Your background
Preferably Licentiate or PhD in the areas of applied physics or electrical engineering or Master´s degree with several years of experience in the same areas.
Prior experience in electrical- switching apparatus and/or systems is preferred, but not required.
Experience in design, testing and prototyping is highly valued.
Well familiar with electrical system and/or multi-physics simulations.
Knowledge in measurements, control and performance optimization algorithms.
Highly skilled in English communication (discussing, presenting and reporting).
Good collaboration capabilities in a technical team and laboratory environment.

More about us
Recruiting Manager Thomas Eriksson, +46 21-34 50 08, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 21-34 21 48; Unionen: Ing-Marie B Lindgren-Turpeinen, +46 21-32 95 83; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Recruiting Consultant Johanna Rosén, +46 21-32 86 65.
Welcome to apply the latest by September 25. 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. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.