Senior R&D Advisor: Emerging Tech & Innovation

ABB; Quartino; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a senior electrical or energy R&D engineer to join the Emerging Technologies team within Smart Power. You will collaborate across academia, industry partners, and internal engineers to shape innovation strategies and reference architectures.

In a hybrid work model, you will drive feasibility studies, assess technology maturity, and translate complex findings into clear technical recommendations for leadership. English communication and international collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial R&D and energy transition.
• 5+ years in industrial R&D, ideally global.
• Knowledge of energy transition challenges and decarbonization trends.
• Proficiency in CAD-based tools and reading electrical schematics.
• Degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong in English communication.
• Research or academic collaboration experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial decarbonization, energy systems, power electronics, data center architectures, or power infrastructure design is a plus.
• Experience with distributed energy resources, microgrids, or alternative fuel technologies is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Application Specialists and Technology Advisors.
• Develop reference architectures and technical frameworks for emerging applications.
• Design and facilitate technical workshops with academia and industry partners.
• Conduct feasibility studies and assess technology maturity.
• Act as gate assessor for Corporate Research Center projects.
• Prepare technical documentation and innovation briefs for leadership.
• Collaborate across matrix organizations and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Industrial R&D experience

English communication

Electrical schematics

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Energy)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

ABB is seeking a senior electrical or energy R&D engineer to join the Emerging Technologies team within Smart Power. You will collaborate across academia, industry partners, and internal engineers to shape innovation strategies and reference architectures.

In a hybrid work model, you will drive feasibility studies, assess technology maturity, and translate complex findings into clear technical recommendations for leadership. English communication and international collaboration are essential.