R&D Engineer

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This Position reports to:

R&D Team Lead



Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

This role is contributing to the Electrification business Smart Power division in Hyderabad, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision.
• Performing various tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, electronics, thermal, software), from building concepts, gathering requirements to designing, implementing, integrating, testing, technology transfer or maintenance, and operations.
• Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints.
• Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.
  
  
  

Qualifications for the role

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or higher
• 6-10 years of experience in R&D of LV Circuit Breakers and Switchgear; Exposure to product design & development, quality, value engineering, costing of electrical distribution and control products like ACB, MCCB, MCB, Contactors, and Switches
• Proficient in CAD Tools like Creo, Pro/ENGINEER etc. and simulation Tools like ANSYS etc.
• Good awareness of circuit breakers technology, applicable regulatory standards, test requirements and application / usage of these products
• Highly motivated team-player with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• Good communication skills in English.
  
  
  

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams

work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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