Application Scientist

ABB; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Quebec seeks a professional to provide scientific and technical application support to maximize sales opportunities. This position requires a Master's or PhD in science, experience in spectroscopy, and excellent communication skills in both French and English. The role involves collaboration with sales teams and support during project implementation. Join us to empower industries and drive meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Experience in spectroscopy.
• Knowledge of chemometrics, FTIR, optics is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.
• Proficiency in statistical data and spectral analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABB's sales network with technical application support.
• Conduct tests and feasibility studies.
• Support after-sales during installation and calibration.
• Collaborate with technical sales support and production engineering.
• Participate in marketing and sales activities.

Skills

Scientific communication

Customer interaction

Collaboration

Statistical data analysis

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in science (chemistry, physics)

Job description

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 :

Engineering Manager

Your Role : Own the Challenge

• Provide ABB's sales network with high-level scientific and technical application support, market knowledge, and customer needs understanding to maximize ABB's sales.
• Offer scientific and technical support prior to system shipment, conduct tests and feasibility studies, develop initial calibrations, and support factory acceptance testing when applicable.
• Provide scientific and technical support after system shipment (after-sales), during installation, project kickoff meetings, calibration, validation, and on-site acceptance testing.
• Work closely with regional and industry development managers, the technical sales support team, technical support representatives, and the sales network to qualify sales opportunities and define system configurations for requested applications.
• Support sales and marketing activities when needed, such as participating in exhibitions and conferences, and training the sales force.
• Contribute to the development of marketing and communication materials (application notes, technical datasheets, brochures...).
• Address advanced R&D knowledge needs from an application perspective, particularly in the context of new product development.
• Participate in improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing analyzer performance and production cell productivity.
• Collaborate closely with production engineering teams to update testing procedures.
• Increase technology knowledge within technical teams by delivering training sessions.

What it takes to run what runs the world

• Master's or PhD in science (chemistry, physics).
• Experience in spectroscopy.
• Knowledge of chemometrics, FTIR, optics is an asset.
• Ability to communicate and simplify scientific knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English (spoken and written); French is required. English is also required to regularly communicate with clients outside Quebec.
• Interest and aptitude for direct customer interactions.
• Proficiency in statistical data and spectral analysis.
• Enjoys working in a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Employment Equity

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups :

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.