Electrical machine design engineer

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

ABB Corporate Research is the innovation engine of ABB, securing our technological leadership today and into the future. We work in close collaboration with the Motion, Automation, and Electrification business areas, as well as with leading academic and industrial partners. Within a creative and highly skilled research environment, we design, build, and validate novel concepts and prototypes for both physical and digital systems, covering the full value chain from electric energy sources and grid‑connected converters to electric motors and drives.

We are offering a permanent position as R&D Associate Scientist in our Material Technology & Electromagnetics team. In this role, you will primarily support the Motion business, contributing to ABB’s continued leadership in industrial motors and drives. Success in this role requires a structured and proactive mindset, a strong technical foundation, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with advanced simulation and experimental facilities.

Your responsibilities include:

Co‑create solutions by collaborating with colleagues, customers, university partners, and ABB business units to address real‑world challenges and emerging technology trends

Share your expertise through scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports, strengthening ABB’s thought leadership

Build and maintain strong internal and external networks with academic and industrial partners to support innovation and professional growth

Our team dynamics

Smart people collaborate and never stop learning. Everyone brings unique strengths, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work truly matters—because the