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This position reports to:
R&D Manager PL Sub-Distr Encl__
The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-Hybrid
Key responsibilities
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Perform the electrical and electromechanical development of systems for low-voltage electrical power distribution applications.
- Translate product specifications, applicable standards, state of the art, utility requirements, and customer needs into robust product designs, with a strong focus on new product development and technical ownership.
- Support the development of innovative solutions for electrical power distribution systems, metering cabinets, and sub-distribution enclosures in compliance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
- Create, maintain, and manage technical documentation, drawings, and 3D design data using modern engineering tools (e.g., EPLAN).
- Perform technical analyses, simulations, testing, and validation activities to ensure products meet performance, reliability, safety, environmental, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and cost competitiveness.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Product Management, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing, to ensure successful product development and market introduction.
- Identifying new concepts, evaluating emerging technologies, and sharing technical expertise through team discussions, reviews, and technical reports.
- Establish and maintain connections with relevant industry groups, standards organizations, and professional networks to expand knowledge, monitor market and technology trends, and strengthen technical expertise.
- Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanical/ Mechatronics Engineering.
- Highly skilled in / 5+ years of experience with the following:
- Experience in the design and development of low-voltage electrical power distribution systems, metering cabinets, and electromechanical products.
- Strong knowledge of electrical distribution layouts, circuit diagrams, installation concepts, and electrical circuit design.
- Experience in creating detailed electrical schematics, cable routing drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation for electrical equipment.
- Good knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, particularly IEC 61439, DIN VDE 0603 and VDE AR-N 4100.
- Experience with product testing, validation, and type testing, including collaboration with certification bodies (e.g., VDE) and accredited laboratories.
- Proficiency in Bill of Materials (BOM) management and PLM systems, preferably PTC Windchill.
- Proven experience managing projects or work packages, with responsibility for technical deliverables, schedules, and cross-functional coordination.
- Ability and desire to grow into a role with increasing responsibility.
- Legally authorized to work in the European Union on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
- Communicating at ease in English/German.
Benefits
- Job Bike
- Employee Share Acquisition Plan
- Canteen
- Flexible Work Practices
Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing low-voltage electrical power distribution systems, metering cabinets, and electromechanical products
- Strong knowledge of electrical distribution layouts, circuit diagrams, installation concepts, and electrical circuit design
- Experience creating electrical schematics, cable routing drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation
- Knowledge of IEC 61439, DIN VDE 0603, VDE AR-N 4100, and other relevant standards and regulations
- Experience with product testing, validation, type testing, certification bodies, and accredited laboratories
- Proficiency in bill of materials management and PLM systems
- Experience managing projects or work packages, technical deliverables, schedules, and cross-functional coordination
- Ability and desire to grow into a role with increasing responsibility
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the European Union without company sponsorship
- Fluency or ease communicating in English and German
- Experience with PTC Windchill
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