R&D Engineer (f/m/d) 80-100%

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Diese Position berichtet an:
R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities
We are looking for anR&D Engineerto design, develop and maintain test infrastructures for Research & Development activities. Reporting to the CoE Laboratory Manager the candidate will work on low voltage (LV) 3-phase systems compliant with bothIECandULstandards, taking full ownership of electrical design, embedded firmware development, and laboratory validation.

The work model for the role is: onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification, Smart Power Division in Quartino, CH.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical test infrastructures for low-voltage (LV) three-phase systems, supporting product development, validation, and certification activities in accordance with IEC and UL standards.
• Develop and validate embedded firmware and control solutions, including C-based applications and PLC programming, for laboratory and testing environments.
• Plan and execute functional, performance, and safety testing on hardware prototypes and test setups, ensuring reliable operation and compliance with applicable standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to define requirements, solve technical challenges, and maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in embedded firmware development using C for microcontroller- or microprocessor-based systems.
• Knowledge of low-voltage three-phase electrical systems, power distribution, power conversion, or UPS technologies.
• Experience in electrical design, testing, validation, or commissioning of electrical and electronic systems.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and industrial automation concepts.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, and work in a hands-on laboratory environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional proficiency in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage.

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.

This recruitment process is led by talent partner, Ece Özen, ABB Switzerland Ltd.

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