Research-Lab Electrical Engineer (80-100%)
Baden-Daettwil
Key information
- Publication date:18 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Baden-Daettwil
Job summary
ABB supports industries in becoming more efficient and sustainable. Join a global leader driving innovation and growth in a collaborative environment.
Tasks
- Maintain cutting-edge electrical test labs for high voltage testing.
- Design and implement new testing concepts for switchgear applications.
- Develop sustainable technology solutions for renewable energy integration.
Skills
- Master in Electrical Engineering or relevant lab experience required.
- Proficiency in lab programming languages like LabView and Python.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills essential.
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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 work with the Switching research team by executing your assigned tasks and using technical knowledge in a structured way. You will get the chance to showcase your expertise by staying abreast of the state of the art and actively applying this knowledge to improve lab infrastructure, software tools and testing methods.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite
The main responsibilities include
- Running and maintaining state-of-the-art electrical test labs for high voltage and high currents
- Defining, designing, and implementing new testing concepts and supporting applied research in the area of switchgear while contributing to the planning, setup, and execution of experiments
- Developing new technologies for sustainable protection solutions in upcoming applications of switchgear, e.g. for grid integration of renewable energies, integration of energy storage or microgrids
- Closely cooperate with scientists and engineers from ABBs research centers, global ABB divisions, and universities
Qualifications for the role
- Experience in practical laboratory work, prototyping, including experimental setup, advanced measurement techniques and data analysis
- Knowledge of and experience in lab-integrated programming (LabView, Python, Matlab) is highly advantageous
- A background in high-power testing is beneficial but not a must
- Knowledge of designing and fabricating printed circuit board is beneficial but not a must
- A collaborative, solution-focused approach, with strong written and spoken communication skills, as well as relationship-building skills
- Master in Electrical Engineering or bachelor with significant lab experience
- Fluency in English (min. C1) is required.
More about us
At the ABB research center in Baden-Dättwil in the proximity of Zurich, we work on exciting technologies that shape the future of our products. Our international software research team explores topics like machine learning, cybersecurity, computer networking, and real-time systems.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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