Drives & Mechatronics Engineer (f/m/d)

ABB; Cottbus; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

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ABB Retirement Benefits

35-hour workweek

ABB Employee Share Acquisition Plan (S

Descripción de la vacante

ABB in Germany (Cottbus) is seeking a Drives & Mechatronics Engineer to develop and integrate drive systems for mining and bulk material handling. You will work on GCD motors, frequency converters, brakes, and their integration within the drive train, coordinating with customers and suppliers across international projects.

You will design and validate motor and brake interfaces, support commissioning, and contribute to risk analyses.

Formación

• Degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, electrical drive technology, or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in design, integration, or commissioning of electrical/mechatronic drive systems.
• Sound knowledge of electrical machines and practical experience with frequency-controlled drives.
• Experience with GCD systems, large conveyor drives, or comparable gearless drives is an advantage.
• Understanding of the entire train drive and knowledge of mechanical or electromechanical brake systems.
• Analytical, structured working style with clear communication to customers and international project teams.
• Fluent German and English, both spoken and written.
• Willingness to travel worldwide up to 30% for project coordination, testing, and commissioning.

Responsabilidades

• Design and integration of GCD motors, other motors, and frequency converters considering load profiles and operating conditions.
• Design and integration of mechanical and electromechanical brake systems with interfaces to control and safety systems.
• Assess the entire train drive and dynamics of start-up and braking processes.
• Prepare and review technical calculations, specifications, and supplier documentation.
• Coordinate technically with customers, suppliers, and internal departments; participate in reviews and risk analyses.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests, commissioning, and fault analysis, remotely and on site.

Conocimientos

Drive-system design

GCD systems

Frequency converters

Brake systems

Electrical machines

Project coordination

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Educación

Electrical engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Herramientas

GCD systems

Frequency converters

Descripción del empleo

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:Engineering Manager__The work model for the role is: Hybrid / #LI-HybridKey responsibilitiesIn this role, as a Drives & Mechatronics Engineer (f/m/d), you will develop and integrate drive systems for mining and bulk material handling. Your focus is on GCD motors (Gearless Conveyor Drives), frequency converters, brakes, and how they interact within the mechanical drive train.You will support customer projects from concept through to commissioning and coordinate technical interfaces with customers, suppliers, and the engineering departments involved.This role is contributing to the Automation / Process Industries business area in Cottbus. Main stakeholders are customers, suppliers, sales, and the departments involved in the projects.You will be mainly accountable for:Design and integration of GCD motors, other motors, and frequency converters, taking load profiles and operating conditions into account.Design and integration of mechanical and electromechanical brake systems, including the interfaces to control and safety systems.Assessment of the entire train drive as well as dynamic start-up and braking processes.Preparation and review of technical calculations, specifications, and supplier documentation.Technical coordination with customers, suppliers, and internal departments, as well as participation in reviews and risk analyses.Support for Factory Acceptance Tests, commissioning, and systematic fault analysis, remotely and on site.Qualifications for the roleCompleted degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, electrical drive technology, or a comparable field.At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the design, integration, or commissioning of electrical or mechatronic drive systems.Sound knowledge of electrical machines and practical experience with frequency-controlled drives.Experience with GCD systems, large conveyor drives, or comparable gearless drives is an advantage.Understanding of the entire train drive as well as knowledge of mechanical or electromechanical brake systems.Analytical system understanding, a structured way of working, and pragmatic problem-solving, as well as clear communication with customers and international project teams.Fluent German and English, both spoken and written.Willingness to travel worldwide up to 30% (including multi-day assignments) for project coordination, testing, and commissioningBenefitsABB Retirement Benefits35-hour workweekABB Employee Share Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Corporate bike leasingPlease note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.ABB AG+49 (0) 621 381 3500Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.