At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
R&D Team Lead__
Your Role and Responsibilities
You will be part of the R&D center IT, responsible for several electronic low voltage measurement devices (meters, network analyzer) and for low voltage protection devices and components (RCCB, RCBO, MCB, AFDD, motor reclosing).
You will be part of Product Care unit, managing the maintenance and the improvement/optimization of products in production (mainly in our factory in Santa Palomba - Rome, but not only), inside a global and international environment.
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:
Participate as R&D member into cross-functional improvement team focused on specific electric/electronic products, managing different maintenance topic (e.g. maintain product robustness, component shortage, cost reduction).
Propose and discuss product change activities, working in cross-functional teams with mechanical, electrical, electronic (hardware and firmware) designers, with special focus on prototyping and validation of the solution, together with Laboratory and Quality.
Evaluate requests from Production, Quality and Engineering departments and propose product modifications accordingly.
Prepare technical reports supported by design calculations, simulations and test lab, using standard and non-standard tools.
Coordinate prototypes construction to ensure alignment with project/task timeline; plan and analyze experimental tests to verify technical solutions. Work within the project team, opting for time and cost-effective solutions.
Maintain Bills of Materials of products (SAP/WindChill).
Coordinate tasks assigned to external suppliers, ensuring clear specifications and timeline.
Qualifications for the Role
Master’s Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering
Previous experience (2-3 years at least) in design and maintenance of electronic devices is a plus.
Good level of Italian and English, both written and spoken.
Result orientation and personal ownership of tasks, good communication skills to handle different perspectives and achieve buy-in.
Knowledge of task management tools such as DevOps and/or Jira. Ability to work in SAP and/or Windchill environment for what related to BOM.
Good level of technical competencies in laboratory environment.
Knowledge of Altium, knowledge of statistical analysis tool (such as Minitab), Knowledge of communication protocol such as: WiFi, Modbus, Mbus wired and wireless.
Experience in lean sigma approach.
Availability to travel for about 20% of the time in Italy or abroad (mainly European territory).
Benefits
Locally, you can count on:
Competitive compensation: Attractive salary packages and performance bonuses.
Corporate welfare: Access to a wide range of services and personal well-being support.
Career development: Structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platforms.
Employee Support: free services like psychological help, wellness coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families.
Parental Leave: at least 12 weeks of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, promoting DEI values.
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.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.
#ABBCareers #RunwithABB
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Skills Required
- Master's Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering
- Previous experience in design and maintenance of electronic devices (2-3 years)
- Good level of Italian and English, both written and spoken
- Knowledge of task management tools such as DevOps and/or Jira
- Ability to work in SAP and/or Windchill environment
- Knowledge of Altium, statistical analysis tools, and communication protocols
- Experience in lean sigma approach
- Availability to travel for about 20% of the time in Italy or abroad
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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
