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Job description
ABB is hiring a R&D Senior Engineer — a full-time, based in Xiamen, Fujian role. Apply directly on ABB's careers page below.
R&D Senior Engineer
Location: Xiamen, Fujian, China
Category: Research & Development
Employment Type: Full Time
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to:
R&D Team Lead
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology, software, product, and/or solution development, as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP). 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: {onsite}
This role is contributing to the {EL-ELDS-DSSWPAIS: MV primary AIS} in {Xiamen, China}. Main stakeholders are {ELDS}.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Responsibility on medium voltage switchgear product development according to the customer’s needs and new technology development trend.
- Participate medium voltage switchgear development according to market requirement, including mechanical components and electrical components design, and preparing related project document.
- Lead or conduct related analysis and simulation during product development, with experiences of quality tools (such as DFM/A, FMEA, six-sigma) and simulation.
- Guide or participate prototype manufacturing and solution verification and type testing.
- Be responsible for problem analysis and solving of product technical related issues, providing technical support.
- Collaboration with project team members and project manager during R&D project execution.
Our team dynamics
You will join a {dynamic, talented, high performing} team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor degree or above, major in Electrical Engineering(preferred) or Mechanical design.
- 5 years’ R&D experience in power products (Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High voltage, apparatus),
- Rich knowledge of power system, switchgear and relevant IEC/GB/DL standards
- Well know MS office tools, SolidWorks, Auto-CAD and simulation tool and other related,
- Be good at oral and written English
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Teamwork spirit and be able to adapt to cross-cultural working environment, to take responsibility and pressure.
- Agile thinking, with innovative spirit and consciousness
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for R&D Senior Engineer at ABB?
The required skills for R&D Senior Engineer at ABB include: Electrical Engineering, Microsoft 365, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Six Sigma, Agile.
What is the seniority level for R&D Senior Engineer at ABB?
R&D Senior Engineer at ABB is a Senior level position.
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