Research Scientist, Industrial Sensor Solutions (Hybrid)

ABB; Dättwil; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Research Center Baden-Dättwil in Switzerland seeks a Research Scientist to lead sensing research projects and translate academic findings into industrial applications. You will work in an international team focused on cutting-edge sensor technologies for automation, electrification, and process industries.

The role requires a PhD in electrical engineering or computer science, strong ML/data analytics skills, and proficiency in C/C++, Python, Matlab, and PyTorch.

Qualifications

• PhD university degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in signal processing and data analytics (including ML/deep-learning-based) e.g. denoising, feature extraction, time-series analysis and anomaly detection, signal classification and pattern recognition.
• Hands-on experience with test, design, simulation and validation of electronic systems, embedded electronics, (wireless-) connectivity, testing methodologies and data-driven validation, edge/embedded ML deployment.
• Solid experience of getting ideas from concepts to prototypes.
• Strong interest in sensing technologies and integration of sensors in systems.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C/C++, Python, Matlab and modern ML frameworks -PyTorch-), and use of coding agents.
• Excellent communication skills and team player attitude and excellent command (written & oral) of the English language

Responsibilities

• Contributing to and leading research projects in the field of sensors and industrial sensing applications addressing the needs of our businesses, with applications including automation, process industries, and electrification.
• Develop novel, high-value sensing products and solutions from the concept definition phase to the experimental verification.
• Evaluate new technologies and conduct technical surveys, generate project proposals with business impact and collaborate with researchers and engineers from other research centers, ABB business units, as well as from universities.
• Disseminate your results with scientific publications and internal technical reports, generate intellectual property.

Skills

Signal processing

Data analytics

Machine learning

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Matlab

PyTorch

English communication

Education

PhD in electrical engineering or computer science

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

ABB Research Center Baden-Dättwil in Switzerland seeks a Research Scientist to lead sensing research projects and translate academic findings into industrial applications. You will work in an international team focused on cutting-edge sensor technologies for automation, electrification, and process industries.

The role requires a PhD in electrical engineering or computer science, strong ML/data analytics skills, and proficiency in C/C++, Python, Matlab, and PyTorch.