R&D Engineer

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This position reports to

R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will identify, propose, and implement innovative technology, software, and/or solutions by contributing with your own ideas. You will execute product development tasks using your technical expertise, working independently as a member of an R&D team. Each day, you will perform a variety of technology and engineering assignments, recognizing problems and providing input on solutions. The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Distribution Solutions Division within the Electrification Business Area in Dalmine. You will be mainly accountable for: • Documenting work and contributing to written reports • Keeping up to date with strategic plans and performing activities in line with the current direction. • Contributing your own creative ideas to R&D projects and proposing follow-up activities based on project results • Gathering information about ABB products and technologies and developing an understanding of technical drivers and customer value • Providing consulting services to business operations and customers • Participating in working teams and offering assistance to co-workers, as well as consulting team members and colleagues to gain information and knowledge • Working to recognize the importance of intellectual property in industry and the advantage of ABB's patents relevant to your own area of research, as well as to grasp risk management in R&D projects

Qualifications for the role

• Master’s degree qualification in technical fields preferably electrical or mechanical
• You have up to 5 years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, working/studying preferably as designer or engineer with mechanical and electromechanical products.
• Sound knowledge of electricity and its effects (thermal, dielectric, mechanical stresses) mechanical/material engineering and the electrical and/or mechanical market
• Knowledge of 2D CAD and 3D CAD system (preferably SolidWorks). Ability of reading simple electrical diagram. Ability to develop mechanical/ electrical design solution starting from plain white paper
• A solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills
• You are at ease communicating in Italian and English, both written and spoken

What's in it for you?

• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Electrification and have a visible impact on the future
• Evolve in your career: through trainings and our Open Job Market, your career development continues!

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory For further info: Davide Lippiello, Talent Partner