(Senior) Scientist (80 - 100%) f/m/d

ABB; Baden; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ABB Research Center Baden-Dättwil is seeking a Research Scientist to lead sensing research for next-generation systems across ABB’s businesses. You will work in an international team translating academic research into industrial products, with opportunities to publish and contribute to IP.

The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers, engineers, and universities, delivering high-value sensing solutions from concept to verification in an open, innovative environment.

Qualifikationen

• PhD required in electrical engineering, computer science or related field.
• Strong theory and practice in signal processing and data analytics including ML.
• Experience with design, testing, simulation and validation of electronic systems and embedded electronics.
• Demonstrated ability to turn concepts into prototypes.
• Interest in sensing technologies and system integration, electrification knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in programming languages (C/C++, Python, Matlab) and ML frameworks; familiarity with coding agents.

Aufgaben

• Lead research projects in sensors and industrial sensing applications.
• Develop novel sensing products from concept to experimental verification.
• Survey new technologies, generate proposals with business impact, collaborate across centers and units.
• Disseminate results via publications and internal reports, and contribute to IP.

Kenntnisse

Signal processing

Data analytics

Python

C/C++

Matlab

ML frameworks - PyTorch

Team collaboration

Embedded systems

Ausbildung

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

Jobbeschreibung

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Research Department Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Research Scientist, you will be working on sensing solutions for ABB’s next generation systems and products. We are looking for a team member with a proven research track record and the eagerness to transfer and apply world class academic research into an industrial environment. You will work within the highly motivated, international team of scientists at ABB Research. We offer an open and innovative work environment with many diverse opportunities to grow your career.

The work model for the role is:

You will be mainly accountable for:

• 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.
• Together with multidisciplinary project teams, 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.

Qualifications For The Role

• 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. Context knowledge in electrification-related applications considered as a plus
• 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

More About Us

The ABB Research Center located in Baden-Dättwil, Switzerland, is where we investigate new technologies which support and drive the development of ABB’s next-generation products and solutions. Our international research teams focus on Power Electronics, Energy Storage, Intelligent Systems, and Switching.

This position is managed by Pedro Labian (Talent Acquisition Partner at ABB Switzerland).

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