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This position reports to:
Technical Product Manager__
Your role and responsibilities
You will contribute to the development of ABB's next generation People Protection products, supporting the evolution of our RCCB platform and helping transform innovative concepts into reliable products used worldwide. You will work in a multidisciplinary R&D environment, combining mechanical design, engineering simulations, prototyping and testing activities. You will also have the opportunity to leverage digital engineering methodologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate product development, improve engineering efficiency and support technical decision-making.
Work Model: #LI-Hybrid
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:
- Working as a reliable contributor in R&D projects for the development and evolution of ABB's RCCB platform, supporting projects from concept definition through product validation.
- Designing innovative electromechanical solutions for next-generation protection devices, from concept development and 3D CAD modelling to simulation, prototyping, testing and product validation.
- Creating and maintaining 3D CAD models, assemblies and technical documentation using CATIA V5 and Creo.
- Performing engineering studies and simulations to optimize product performance, robustness, reliability and manufacturability.
- Supporting prototype assembly, laboratory testing and validation activities in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Applying digital engineering methodologies and exploring AI-powered tools to improve product development processes and engineering productivity.
- Collaborating with Mechanical, Electrical, Testing, Manufacturing and Quality teams to deliver innovative and competitive solutions.
- Identifying technical risks and supporting project objectives related to quality, cost and timing.
- Staying up to date with emerging technologies, engineering methods and industry trends.
Qualifications for the role
- Good knowledge of mechanical design principles and product development processes.
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering qualification.
- You are at ease communicating fluently in Italian and English.
- Experience with 3D CAD design tools; knowledge of CATIA V5 and/or Creo is highly appreciated.
- Basic knowledge of engineering simulation tools and methods, including structural, thermal or multiphysics analysis.
- Interest in Artificial Intelligence applications for engineering, simulation and product development.
- Knowledge of MATLAB is considered a plus.
- Knowledge of SAP and PLM (Windchill) environments is considered a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Compensation Package
As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:
Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico
Minimum annual salary: € 36.000,00
Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus
The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.
Benefits as per policy
Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families. Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services.
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.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering qualification
- Good knowledge of mechanical design principles and product development processes
- Fluent communication skills in Italian and English
- Experience with 3D CAD design tools
- Basic knowledge of engineering simulation tools and methods, including structural, thermal, or multiphysics analysis
- Interest in artificial intelligence applications for engineering, simulation, and product development
- Knowledge of CATIA V5 and/or Creo
- Knowledge of MATLAB
- Knowledge of SAP and PLM environments, including Windchill
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
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
