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This position reports to:
Research Team Manager - Sensor Solutions__
The work model for the role is: Hybrid. #LI-Hybrid
Key responsibilities
We are looking for a scientist combining expertise in analog electronics, high-accuracy measurements, and cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge.
In this role, you will develop technologies for the next generations of industrial sensors used in modern electrical systems and power grids. You will be member of an international and multidisciplinary team of researchers at our Research Center in Mannheim.
Your role and responsibilities:
You develop highly accurate and reliable electrical sensors for current and voltage measurements
You analyze the interplay between electric, magnetic, materials and mechanical effects to innovate and optimize sensor designs
You design and build sensor prototypes and conduct test and validation activities
You develop experimental setups and evaluate and improve their measurement accuracy
You communicate complex technical results clearly to a wide audience, including technical experts, project partners, and general management
You protect intellectual property through patent applications and publish scientific articles
You continuously develop your technical expertise and acquire project management skills with training and on-the-job experience
You initiate, lead, and contribute to research activities with high business relevance for ABB
You will work across the innovation chain — from problem definition, conceptualization, design, validation and test, and project execution. You will contribute to German third-party funded research and internal projects, targeting future product technologies and offerings in electrical sensors for medium voltage applications.
Qualifications for the role
You hold a PhD in electrical engineering or a related field, or an MSc with substantial relevant research and development experience
You bring expertise in sensing research with solid knowledge of analog electronics and high-accuracy measurements
You have cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and materials engineering domains and awareness of manufacturing technologies
You have experience in magnetics for sensing applications
You have proven laboratory skills including the development of experimental setups and automated test equipment (ATE)
LabVIEW and PXIe proficiency are a plus
Experience with medium-voltage electrical applications is a plus
You are proficient in English; German language skills are beneficial
Benefits
Flexible work practices
Career development and training opportunities, on and off the job
In-house canteen
Employee Share Acquisition Plan
Mobility benefits, such as JobRad
Retirement plan
Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.
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Skills Required
- PhD in electrical engineering, applied physics, or related field, or MSc with substantial relevant research or industry experience
- Expertise in sensing research with solid knowledge of analog electronics, applied physics, and high-accuracy measurements
- Experience in magnetics for sensing applications
- Proven laboratory skills including development of experimental setups and automated test equipment (ATE)
- Proficiency in English
- LabVIEW and PXIe proficiency
- Experience with medium-voltage electrical applications
- German language skills
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