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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology, software, product, and/or solution development, as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP). Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions.
Technical/Scientific Proficiency
- Demonstrates solid competence in technologies, tools, and methods in their own area of specialization by solving complex industrial problems, working independently, and with an ability to guide and mentor junior team members.
- Gains acknowledgment as an expert in their field by other members of the R&D/Product Engineering
organization.
- Maintains recognized expertise in a specific area by integrating the latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies into their own work.
Technology Direction and Customer Centricity
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of the key drivers for ABB, as well as state-of-the-art technologies, tools, and methods in their own business/technology area as well as associated ABB products and offerings.
- Stays abreast of the current and planned R&D activities in their own area of expertise and uses unique
technical knowledge to oversee development tasks.
- Understands the customer and business value created by their own contribution in the context of ABB’s overall offering.
- Work model: #Li -Hybrid
Core responsibilities
This role is contributing to the AMR Business Area (R&D) Globally
You will be mainly accountable for:
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Maintaining recognized expertise in a specific area by integrating the latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.
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Finding new ways of solving problems by following your ideas, creating hypotheses, and defining ways to validate them.
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Documenting work results (like findings, designs, or software), allowing others to maintain and improve them.
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Understanding and initiating IP generation in your area of specialization and participating in the project IP strategy development.
Our Team Dynamics
You will join a Dynamic team, where you will be able to thrive.
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the Role
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Degree in Mechanical Engineering
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You have 10 years of experience in design roles
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You enjoy working with CAD design and conceptual solutions
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Possess enhanced knowledge of SolidWorks, Inventor, PLM, ERP, ALM (Polarion)
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You have extensive knowledge of problem solving and regulatory compliance in AMR products
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You have hands-on experience in prototyping and validation of mechanical components, including testing and iteration of designs
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You are experienced in working with manufacturing suppliers (machining, welding, 3D printing, and painting), ensuring design feasibility and quality
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You are at ease communicating in Spanish and English
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You are passionate about creativity and teamwork
What’s in it for you?
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Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-driven autonomous robotics solutions
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Exposure to both simulation and real-world robotic systems
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Career growth in robotics
Benefits
From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.
- Home Office Flexibility: Work from wherever suits you best thanks to our flexible remote work options.
- Company Mobile Phone: Stay connected with a corporate phone – no need to mix work and personal calls.
- Benefits Platform: Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on everything from tech to travel through our employee benefits portal.
- Employee Share Acquisition Plan: Want to invest in your future? Join our share acquisition plan and grow with the company.
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Learning & Training: Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.
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Career Development: Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!
- Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens – we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
- Wellbeing Program: From mental health support to wellness activities, we’ve got your back—mind and body.
More about us
ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Business area provides robotics, and machine and factory
automation including products, software, solutions and services. Revenues are generated both from
direct sales to end users as well as from indirect sales mainly through system integrators and machine
builders. www.abb.com/robotics
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com
At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking in a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
