R&D Engineer (f/m/d) Vacuum Interrupters

ABB; Ratingen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Retirement Plan

Flexible work practices

Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Learning & development offering

Canteen

Local recreation area

Massage offered

Company sports & care coach

Daycare center

Employee parking & charging stations

Company doctor with free check-ups

Personal coaching

Zusammenfassung

ABB AG in Ratingen, Germany, is expanding its R&D team with an Engineer focused on medium voltage vacuum interrupters. You will drive innovations, run simulations, and collaborate with experts across ABB to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, development of new technologies, and close cooperation with manufacturing and certification labs to ensure successful testing and deployment.

Qualifikationen

• Fluent in English and willingness to learn German.
• Hands-on mindset with interest in practical laboratory work.
• Experience in an R&D environment is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to development of new products and solutions in medium voltage vacuum interrupters.
• Perform numerical and physical simulations for complex problems in MV breakers and switchgear.
• Collaborate with ABB units and external partners on R&D projects.
• Develop new processing technologies with manufacturing units.
• Prepare development and type tests with certified labs.
• Advise internal and external customers on vacuum interrupter applications.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Willingness to learn German

Hands-on mentality

Practical laboratory work

Ausbildung

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Science)

Jobbeschreibung

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This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead

Key Responsibilities

Are you passionate about developing cutting‑edge products in the field of medium voltage vacuum interrupters? As an R&D Engineer, you will drive innovation by creating new solutions, conducting advanced simulations, and collaborating with experts across teams. Lead the development of groundbreaking technologies and ensure their success through rigorous testing. Join us to make a real impact in shaping the future of medium voltage solutions!

The work model for the role is: hybrid ()

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Contributing to the development of new products and solutions in the field of medium voltage vacuum interrupters
• Conduct numerical and physical simulations for a variety of intricate problems related to vacuum interrupters and their use in medium voltage breakers and switchgear
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with other ABB units as well as external partners in the framework of R&D projects
• Development of new processing technologies in collaboration with the responsible manufacturing units
• Preparation of development tests and type tests in close collaboration with certified test-labs
• Consulting for internal and external customers on problems related to the application of vacuum interrupters in medium voltage networks

Qualifications For The Role

• Higher degree in engineering, preferably with a background in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science
• First experience in an R&D environment preferable
• Knowledge of the electrical distribution network and its components and an interest to expand it
• Basic knowledge in the area of current interruption phenomena in medium voltage product range preferable
• Fluent in English and willingness to learn German
• A solution-focused approach with hands‑on mentality and interest in practical laboratory work

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Flexible work practices
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Learning & development offering
• Canteen
• Local recreation area (Grüner See) within walking distance
• Massage offered by physiotherapists
• Company sports & care coach
• Daycare center, children's Christmas party, parents' network, children's holiday week
• Employee parking spaces and charging stations
• Company doctor with free check‑ups
• Personal coaching offers

In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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