At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
R&D Team Lead
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The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-Hybrid
Key responsibilities
At the ABB Corporate Research Center Germany (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd4BLrNbvlc), we research and prototype innovative technologies that shape ABB’s future product portfolio for sustainable automation, digitalization, and electrification. We work in cross-functional teams at the intersection of industrial research, end-customers, start-ups, and universities globally.
You will be mainly accountable for:
You bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications and drive the innovation in automation engineering, system modelling and industrial digitalization to contribute to future ABB solutions in automation and electrification.
You frequently scout and tailor new technologies in the areas of digitalization and systems engineering, e.g., digital twins, semantic technologies, information models, and orchestration concepts
You devise new design methods and software tools for automation systems, enabling interoperability across tools, platforms and lifecycle stages
You build proof-of-concepts and prototypes that convince internal stakeholders to commercialize your research results.
You participate in applied-research projects and work collaboratively with global ABB receivers such as product development teams, ABB’s technology partners and academic institutions.
You work in interdisciplinary and international project teams to research the next generation technology for future ABB offerings.
You present your work to expert and management audiences within and outside ABB, as well as at scientific conferences/journals and trade fairs.
You secure intellectual property by patent applications.
You strongly develop your technical and soft skills to boost your career at ABB.
Qualifications for the role
You work in interdisciplinary and international project teams to research the next generation technology for future ABB offerings.
You have deep expertise in industrial automation systems and architecture.
Experience with digital twins, semantic technologies, and industrial standards (such as OPC UA, IEC 61131-3, Asset Administration Shell) in an industrial context is very beneficial.
Understanding of information modelling, ontologies or knowledge representation is a plus.
Domain know-how in certain engineering fields, such as process industries or discrete manufacturing, is beneficial.
Proficient English skill is mandatory, additional German skill is beneficial.
We value cross-cultural communication skills, creativity, initiative, enthusiasm, and result-orientation to bring your innovations towards new products and digital offerings.
What we offer
Great colleagues with deep technical expertise in various areas such as data science, AI, software architecture, and cyber security.
The chance to shape the forefront of research in topics such as AI, electrification and sustainability.
Flexible and family-friendly work environment with great AI research infrastructure.
Empowered, diverse and international working culture.
A competitive salary and benefits package (incl. e.g., training programs, insurances, pension plans, job ticket and job bike, etc.).
Excellent technical, personal and managerial development opportunities and various career opportunities
Benefits
Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.
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