Physical Chemist or Chemical Engineer – Sensor Technology (80-100%)

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In this role you will be part of our Sensing and Analytics team in Baden-Dättwil, Switzerland. As part of ABB Corporate Research, you will work in a dynamic, motivating environment together with creative teams who share a wide range of experience and competence using state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Your responsibilities

• Performing applied research and technology development within multidisciplinary project teams in the field of sensors and industrial sensing applications
• Developing and evaluating innovative sensor technologies for industrial applications from process industry to electrical power transmission and distribution, including their integration in ABB products and services
• Driving research activities, generating intellectual property, write internal reports and scientific publications
• Evaluating new technologies and conducting technical surveys, collaborating with researchers and engineers from ABB as well as from universities, supporting the development of new products

Your background

• Minimum 5 years professional experience in Research & Development
• Technical expertise in sensor technology and/or instrumentation
• Competences and experience in any of the following fields is considered as a plus (electrochemistry, optical spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, laser), electronics and/ or signal processing applied to sensing
• Experience in industry or PhD thesis in an industrial context is an advantage
• Proficiency in one or more of the following software/programming languages is an advantage: Matlab, C/C++, Python, LabView
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, with strong written and spoken communication skills
• Passion and Motivation for hands-on mentality
• A Ph.D in chemical engineering, physical chemistry or a comparable domain
• Fluency in English

Benefits

• Canteen
• Childcare
• Flexible work practices

More about us

ABB Corporate Research, in close collaboration with various ABB business areas, is developing the foundations for the next generation of ABB products. In Switzerland, the ABB Corporate Research Center employs scientists from over 30 countries, with expertise in automation and power technologies for manufacturing, consumer and process industries as well as for power utilities. We look forward to receiving your application. The recruiting process is being led by Sophia Papavero, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate