R&D Senior Engineer

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This position reports to

R&D Unit Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in the R&D Cluster Italy responsible for several low voltage protection (RCCB, RCBO, MCB, motor reclosing, fuseholders..), for measurement devices and for enclosure. You will support and contribute to the development of new products and to the maintenance of ones already in production. Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions. The work model for the role is: LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Buildings in Vittuone (MI). You will be mainly accountable for: • Participate to design of mechanical parts and assemblies of electromechanical devices and products, in collaboration with the Mechcanical, Electromagnetic and Electronic design teams. • Evaluate the technical feasibility of new products, accordingly to the requirements proposed by Product Managers, supporting also the economical analysis. • Participate to New Products Development Projects as reference of the RnD colleagues. • Coordinate prototype construction to ensure alignment with project/task timeline; plan and analyze experimental tests, to verify technical solutions; adjust design as required based on test results. • Prepare design calculations using standard and non-standard simulation tools. • Evaluate requests from Production, Quality and Engineering department and propose product modifications accordingly. • Support operation functions during production process implementation of new products or modifications to existing ones. • Propose appropriate list of materials necessary for design, providing and maintaining Bills of Materials of products.

Qualifications for the role

• At least 3 years of experience working as R&D Engineer.
• Basic or higher proficiency in CAD software Catia V5 or Creo (considered a plus).
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink, Mechanical multibody simulations.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, tolerance analysis and experience in lean 6σ approach.
• Ability to work in SAP environment for what related to BOM.
• Result orientation and personal ownership of tasks, we are looking for a proactive person with good communication skills and teamwork oriented.
• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Physics
• You are at ease communicating in English

What's in it for you?

• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Electrification and have a visible impact on the future
• Play a part in anticipating, sensing and responding to technology trends
• Get motivated by continuous improvement in what we do and how we do it, bring your know-how.

Benefits

• Canteen
• Flexible work practices
• Learning & development offering

More about us

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: Valeria Pagani, Talent Partner