(Senior) Research Scientist (m/f/d) for Software Engineering for Industrial Systems (80 – 100%)

ABB Schweiz AG; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a (Senior) Research Scientist to innovate in software engineering for industrial systems. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic research environment, developing future technologies that will transform automation and electrification sectors. You will collaborate with international teams, manage research projects, and contribute to groundbreaking innovations that foster sustainability. With a focus on professional growth and hybrid work options, this position is perfect for those passionate about technology and looking to make a significant impact in a global technology company.

Leistungen

Retirement Plan

Canteen

Flexible Work Practices

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Qualifikationen

• Degree in relevant field with experience in Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Hands-on experience in software design and development.

Aufgaben

• Manage and participate in applied research and technology transfer projects.
• Develop cutting-edge software technologies for automation and electrification.

Kenntnisse

Software Engineering

C++

.Net

Python

Java

Research Publication

Project Management

German Language Skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science

PhD in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Edge Computing

Cloud-native Technologies

Web Technologies

Industrial Automation Technologies

Jobbeschreibung

(Senior) Research Scientist (m/f/d) for Software Engineering for Industrial Systems (80 – 100%)

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Research Team Manager - Automation and Software Architecture

Your role and responsibilities

You have expertise in software engineering or software systems design for industrial systems? You are interested in technologies and concepts around industrial ecosystems like digital twins, Asset Administration Shell, data spaces, or edge architectures? You would like to apply and extend your knowledge in an interesting and agile research environment? You want to work in a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more sustainable future? Then join our team of highly motivated researchers in our ABB Research Center in Mannheim to develop the foundations of future ABB offerings. In our ABB Research Center Germany, you will develop cutting edge software technologies which prepare ABB’s future products for our automation and electrification businesses for a more sustainable future. You work and collaborate on the border between industrial research and academic partners world-wide.
• You initiate, manage, and participate in applied research and technology transfer projects and work collaboratively with international ABB divisions and their product development teams, end customers, partners, and academic institutions.
• You frequently scout and tailor new technologies around Industry 4.0, industrial IoT, digital twins, automation systems, and edge computing architectures.
• You apply your skills in software engineering and architecture for industrial systems.
• You build prototypes to validate concepts and communicate your work inside of ABB and outside of ABB with customers and on scientific conferences.
• You secure intellectual property through patent applications and publish scientific articles.
• You strongly develop your technical and soft skills to boost your career.
The work model for the role is: hybrid. #LI-Hybrid

Qualifications for the role

• You have a degree in computer science, software engineering, automation engineering, or a related field, combined with either academic experience (PhD) or professional experience in Industry 4.0 technologies or (industrial) software engineering/architecture.
• You have hands-on experience in software design and development (e.g., C++, .Net, Python, Java).
• You have a track record in publishing research results at conferences and/or journals.
• You are interested in consortia and standardization work around Industry 4.0 / digital ecosystems, like digital twins and digital product passport, e.g., as part of ZVEI, Plattform Industrie 4.0, Industrial Digital Twin Association.
• Beneficial: German language skills (due to the major research community around Industry 4.0 being located in German speaking countries).
• Beneficial: Knowledge in edge computing and cloud-native technologies, web technologies.
• Beneficial: Domain knowledge in process automation or discrete manufacturing.
• Beneficial: Industrial automation technologies (e.g., Asset Administration Shell, OPC UA, AutomationML, IEC 61131-3, IEC 61499, etc.).
• Beneficial: Project management.

What's in it for you?

• Evolve in your career: through trainings and our Open Job Market, your career development continues!
• Flexibility: we have hybrid work options, make the best out of them!
• Research is at the core of what we do. With your contribution you will make visible innovation happen.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Canteen
• Flexible work practices
• Paid Parental leave (gender neutral)
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realizing your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life - including mobility services such as bicycle leasing, policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members. Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference. ABB AG Your contact is: ABB Personal Direkt [phone] ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate