R&D Engineer in the high-voltage test field (f/m/d)

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This position reports to

Head of High-Voltage Laboratory

Your role and responsibilities

As an engineer in the high-voltage test field at our Ratingen site, you will be responsible for setting up and carrying out development and type tests in accordance with the relevant standards. In addition, you will be in close contact with our development department and will also advise customers on inspections and tests. In general, you will have the opportunity to develop into an internal project manager with responsibility for the organization of various tests. Does this sound like a suitable challenge for you? Apply now! • Setting up and carrying out dielectric tests, partial discharge tests, degree of protection tests, continuous voltage tests and tests on auxiliary and control circuits • Carrying out a wide variety of tests under PEHLA observation as well as accompanying PEHLA tests as an external observer in the PEHLA test fields • Preparation of the complete test documentation as well as the type test and development report • Further development of the existing portfolio in collaboration with the development department • Carrying out and accompanying tests in external laboratories and on site at the customer's premises • Cooperation with internal and external customers in technical consulting, preparation and execution of tests • Further development of existing test equipment and development of new test methods • Management of student assistants and supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses

Qualifications for the role

• Successfully completed studies in electrical engineering, power engineering or similar
• Initial experience and knowledge in the field of high-voltage technology - committed career starters are also welcome
• Fluent written and spoken German and English
• Strong customer orientation as well as initiative and determination paired with high team and communication skills

What's in it for you?

• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Electrification and have a visible impact on the future
• Feel empowered: take ownership and drive exciting results in your scope of action
• Join an undiscussed market leader, a strong brand that markets high quality products

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Learning & development offering
• Canteen
• Internal networking opportunities
• Persönliche Coachingangebote / Personal coaching offers
• Individuelle Talentförderung / Individual talent development
• Mitarbeiterparkplätze und -ladestationen / Employee parking spaces and charging stations
• Betriebssport & Pflegecoach / Company sports & care coach
• Sommerfest und weitere Netzwerkmöglichkeiten / Summer party and other networking opportunities
• Werksarzt mit kostenlosen Untersuchungen / Company doctor with free check-ups

More about us

Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (documents submitted in English are appreciated) through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid Work model: remote #LI-remote Work model: on site #LI-onsite ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realising your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life - including mobility services such as bicycle leasing, policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members. ABB AG Your contact is: ABB PersonalDirekt +49 (0) 621 381 3500 ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate