Research Scientist

2 weeks ago

Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden ABB Schweiz AG Full time
Research Scientist - Mobile Robot SoftwareTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
This position reports to

Robotics and Mechatronics Team Manager

Your role and responsibilities
  • In this role, you will join the Robotics team at ABB Corporate Research, Sweden, where we focus on maintaining ABB's technological edge. Our team specializes in robot concepts and design, autonomous and intelligent robots, and applications for industrial and service robots. We conduct technology pre-studies and development projects, working closely with ABB's robotics business to ensure our research adds unique value. We also collaborate with academia to bridge the gap between academic and industrial research. One of our notable achievements is the creation and development of the dual-arm YuMi robot and mobile YuMi robot concepts.
  • Be part of our dynamic team driving the future of robotics and innovation at ABB
  • Develop new technologies crucial for the factory of the future in discrete manufacturing, with a focus on research in autonomous mobile robots, including sensor fusion, SLAM, and navigation topics.
  • Utilize your strong knowledge and experience to develop, deploy, and test navigation prototypes for mobile robotic systems in unstructured and dynamic environments.
  • Contribute to the design of the software architecture for our robotic platforms, supporting both ongoing and future research activities.
  • Apply your problem-solving skills to define clear requirements, demonstrate ongoing efforts, and deliver functional proof of concepts.
  • Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, freely exchanging insights and best practices to enhance the collective competence of our team.
Qualifications for the role
  • Master's or Ph.D. in robotics, AI, software engineering, or computer science.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in localization, mapping, sensor fusion, and navigation for mobile robots.
  • Proven experience in designing and developing large-scale robotic systems.
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, and software engineering practices.
  • Expertise in Linux (Ubuntu), ROS 2, build systems, and version control.
  • Familiarity with hardware and sensors such as LiDARs, 3D cameras, and IMUs.
  • Experience in computer vision, AI, system administration, and continuous integration is a plus.
  • Proficiency in both spoken and written Swedish and English.
More about us

At Corporate Research we lead innovation within ABB and are committed to solving societal challenges by supporting the green energy transition and creating a better world for future generations. We work in close collaboration with other research centers, universities and our four business areas (Electrification, Process Automation, Motion and Robotics & Discrete Automation).

Recruiting Manager Liwei Qi, , will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, ; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, ; Unionen: Ing-Marie B Lindgren-Turpeinen, All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Ulrika Karnland, We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

Welcome to apply the latest by June 17th, 2024.

We look forward to receiving your application (PDF documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website

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