(Senior) Research Scientist (f/m/d) – Optimization & Control for Energy and Industrial Applications (80-100%)

ABB; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibla arbetsformer

Karriärutveckling och utbildning

In-house kantine

Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Mobilitetsförmåner (JobRad)

Bolagspension

Job summary

ABB är en ledande aktör inom forskning och utveckling som söker en driftig forskare/ingenjör med expertis inom optimering, styrning och mjukvaruutveckling för komplexa industriella system i en global miljö.

Du kommer att arbeta i ett internationellt team som översätter forskningsresultat till praktiska mjukvarulösningar, prototyper och demonstratorer som skapar kundvärde och affärspåverkan.

Qualifications

• PhD inom elkraft/energi/teknik eller MSc med relevant erfarenhet.
• Gedigen erfarenhet av algoritmutveckling, optimering och kontroll.
• Van att arbeta i internationella team och kommunicera tydligt.
• Erfarenhet av data-drivna metoder eller AI är meriterande.

Responsibilities

• Utveckla avancerade algoritmer för analys, styrning, optimering och autonom drift av industriella system.
• Designa och validera koncept genom modellering, simulering, prototyper och demonstratorer.
• Utveckla och integrera skalbara mjukvarulösningar med industriella styrsystem, molnplattformar och digitala ekosystem.
• Forma forskningsprojekt med strategisk relevans och affärspåverkan för ABB.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Kommunikation

Ledarskap

Engelska

Education

PhD inom el/energi/teknik eller relaterat område

MSc med relevant erfarenhet

Tools

Simuleringsverktyg

Molnbaserade plattformar

Programvaruintegration

Job description

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli mer resurseffektiva och renare – och varje person här bidrar till resultaten. Du kommer att få möjlighet att leda, få stöd att växa och kunna vara stolt över den påverkan vi skapar tillsammans. Gå med oss och hjälp till att driva det som driver världen.

Denna position rapporterar till:

R&D Team Lead

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The work model for the role is: Hybrid. #LI-Hybrid

Key responsibilities

Are you passionate about shaping the future of autonomous, resilient, intelligent, and sustainable industrial systems and operations?

ABB Research is looking for a highly motivated scientist or engineer with expertise in optimization, control, modeling, and software development for complex industrial systems.

In this role, you will join an international team of researchers working at the interface of applied research and industrial innovation. Together, we develop technologies that transform advanced concepts into practical software solutions, prototypes, and demonstrators with tangible business and customer impact.

You will contribute to the development of next-generation solutions for automation, resource and energy management, industrial processes, and intelligent decision support for engineering and operational applications. Your work will support ABB's vision of enabling a more productive and sustainable future.

Your role and responsibilities:

• You develop advanced algorithms for the analysis, control, optimization, and autonomous operation of industrial systems, processes, and sites.
• You design and validate innovative concepts through modelling, simulation, software prototypes, and demonstrators.
• You develop and integrate scalable software solutions with industrial control systems, cloud platforms, and digital ecosystems.
• You translate industrial challenges and business needs into research questions, use cases, and technical solutions.
• You shape, initiate, and lead research activities with high strategic relevance and business impact for ABB.
• You collaborate closely with ABB business areas, customers, and external partners to transfer research into industrial applications.
• You communicate, disseminate, and protect technical results through publications, patents, conference contributions, and presentations to expert audiences and senior management.
• You build and strengthen strategic collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industry partners while driving innovation from concept creation to implementation and validation.

You will work across the full innovation chain — from problem definition, data analysis, and modelling to simulation, algorithm development, software implementation, and project execution. Your work will enable new ways of operating, controlling, optimizing, and automating industrial systems, processes, sites, and energy infrastructures.

Qualifications for the role

• You hold a PhD in electrical engineering, energy engineering, control engineering, process engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related field, or an M.Sc. with relevant professional experience and a proven track record.
• You bring deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: optimization, control engineering, energy systems, industrial automation, process systems engineering, or modeling, analysis, and operation of complex industrial systems.
• You have hands‑on experience in software development and the implementation of efficient, reliable solutions. Experience with data‑driven methods, machine learning, or AI‑based methods applied to industrial, energy, automation, or optimization challenges is considered an asset.
• You have experience with simulation tools for modelling, analyzing, and validating systems behavior.
• You demonstrate excellent programming skills in Python, C#, C++, or similar languages, and you have solid knowledge of object‑oriented software design.
• You combine analytical thinking with the practical ability to bridge research and industrial applications.
• You have successfully led projects or work packages and have ideally contributed to the acquisition or execution of publicly funded research projects.
• You bring excellent communication and networking skills, with the ability to work effectively in international and cross‑cultural environments.
• You are fluent in English, written and spoken.

Benefits

• Flexible work practices
• Career development and training opportunities, on and off the job
• In‑house canteen
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Mobility benefits, such as JobRad
• Company pension scheme

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

ABB AG

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