R&D Prototype Engineer – AI, CAD & Digital Engineering

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Vittuone; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Productivity Bonus

Job summary

ABB in Lombardy, Italy, invites applications for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Product Care team within ABB Smart Buildings. The hybrid role is based in Vittuone (Milan) and focuses on improving the People Protection portfolio through design, testing, and digital engineering collaboration with R&D and manufacturing.

The position requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, CAD proficiency (CATIA V5/Creo), and experience with simulations and prototyping.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of 3D CAD design, with experience in CATIA V5 or Creo highly appreciated.
• Basic knowledge of engineering simulations, such as structural, thermal, or multiphysics analysis, with experience in prototype development, testing, or product validation considered an advantage.
• Interest in Digital Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and data-driven product development; knowledge of MATLAB is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP and PLM/PDM systems, together with good command of Microsoft Office tools.
• You are interested in engineering, problem solving, and continuous improvement, with a curious, motivated mindset and willingness to learn in a collaborative international environment.
• You are comfortable communicating in Italian and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Product Care activities for existing products, ensuring technical robustness, quality, competitiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Developing and modifying 3D CAD models and technical documentation, as well as performing engineering studies and simulations to evaluate product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Designing, building, and validating prototypes in collaboration with laboratories, suppliers, and manufacturing teams, while supporting root cause analysis and cost reduction initiatives.
• Exploring and applying new technologies, materials, digital engineering methods, and AI-based approaches to improve design efficiency, problem solving, and product development processes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Creo

MATLAB

SAP

PLM/PDM

Job description

ABB in Lombardy, Italy, invites applications for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Product Care team within ABB Smart Buildings. The hybrid role is based in Vittuone (Milan) and focuses on improving the People Protection portfolio through design, testing, and digital engineering collaboration with R&D and manufacturing.

The position requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, CAD proficiency (CATIA V5/Creo), and experience with simulations and prototyping.