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This position reports to:
R&D Team Lead__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the strategic technology direction by contributing your own ideas for identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative technology, software and solutions. Each day, you will assist the Research and Development (R&D) team by executing your assigned tasks and using technical knowledge in a structured way. You will also showcase your expertise by staying abreast of the state of the art and actively applying this knowledge.
The work model for the role is: hybrid
This role is contributing to the Smart Building business in Vittuone (Milan).
You will be mainly accountable for:
Working as a reliable contributor in R&D projects
Using technical know-how in your own area of competence to solve problems.
Performing various tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, thermal, software), from building concepts, gathering requirements to designing, implementing, integrating, testing, technology transfer or maintenance, and operations.
Supporting the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost), and raising and addressing risks.
Knowing some of the key drivers for ABB in your own area and performing activities in line with the current direction.
Qualifications for the role
Education: a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electric or Electronic Engineering.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of fundamentals of electrical engineering and electrical systems.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of MATLAB.
Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
Languages: ability to communicate fluently in both Italian and English.
Soft Skills: adaptability under pressure, proactivity, problem-solving orientation, and commitment to deliver results by taking responsibility to execute tasks and projects, participating within a dynamic team environment.
Benefits
Flexibility and work-life balance: flexible working hours, hybrid work options and a strong focus on work-life integration.
Meal allowance: access to canteen
More about us
ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.
Building 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- Knowledge of electrical engineering and electrical systems fundamentals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of MATLAB
- Fluent communication in Italian and English
- Adaptability under pressure
- Proactivity
- Problem-solving orientation
- Commitment to deliver results and take responsibility for tasks and projects
- Knowledge of SAP
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
