R&D Engineer / Mechanics (m / f / d)

R&D Engineer / Mechanics (m / f / d)

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This position reports to

Chapter Leader

Your role and responsibilities

As R&D Engineer, you will drive new development and solutions of electromechanical and electronic switching devices in the Product Group Motor Starting and Safety based in Heidelberg Germany. Reporting to the Chapter Leader Electromechanical Design Module Control Products, you implement high demands of automated design for manufacturing of plastic and metallic parts with focus on needs for railway and electric vehicle applications. A highly motivated agile team of Engineers and Product Designers will welcome you to write ABBs future and commitment to our customers to increase their efficiency and sustainability.

• Development and design of electromechanical components and assemblies for low voltage switching devices
• Execute of feasibility studies, creation of product and solution concepts by applying simulation tools
• Material analysis to maintain and follow up EN45545-2 certification
• Validation plan creation as per ABB standardization requirements and coordination with laboratory team
• Tolerance loop calculation
• Risk assessment analysis
• Coordinate implementation of different factories
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as suppliers to identify and follow up solutions and customizations

Qualifications for the role

What's in it for you?

Benefits

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory 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. Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference. ABB AG Your contact is : ABB PersonalDirekt +49 (0) 621 381 3500 ABB Data Privacy Statement : https : / / new.abb.com / privacy-notice / candidate