R&D Scientist in Electrification for Automation

1 week ago


Västerås, Sweden ABB Full time

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world's leading technology companies?

In this role as R&D Scientist, you will become part of a dynamic research environment where curiosity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology meet. At ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden, you'll contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of electrification across ABB's global businesses.

As R&D Scientist you will be part of Switching and Systems at ABB 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 three business areas (Electrification, Process Automation and Motion).

As part of this role, you'll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.

Details:

  • Initiate, lead, and drive R&D projects.

  • Challenge conventional solutions and scout for new innovative concepts in the field of electrification for automation.

  • Establish design principles and guidelines for robust and cost-efficient electrical power systems in distribution and industrial applications.

  • Develop digital solutions for ABB's future portfolio.

  • Identify future requirements for electrical equipment.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and share outcomes.

Qualifications for the role

  • Ph.D. degree, or Master´s degree with several years of experience in electrical engineering.

  • Proficient in electrical system design and simulations, including component modeling and fault analysis.

  • Prior experience in process control is desirable but not required.

  • Highly skilled in both spoken and written English.

  • Strong collaboration skills within technical teams and laboratory environments.

More about us

Recruiting Manager Thomas Eriksson, , will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, ; Unionen: Katja Saari, ; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Irma Leijon,

Welcome to apply the latest by January 12. Please note that selection will be done on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before last day of application.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.



  • Västerås, Sweden ABB Full time

    At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to:R&D Team LeadYour role and...


  • Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden ABB Full time

    V ABB pomáháme průmyslovým odvětvím být o krok napřed. U nás je pokrok samozřejmostí - pro vás, váš tým i celý svět. Jako světová jednička na trhu vám poskytneme to, co potřebujete, abyste toho dosáhli. Nebude to vždy snadné, růst vyžaduje odvahu. Ale v ABB na to nebudete nikdy sami. Run what runs the world.Tato Pozice ReportujeBL...


  • Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden ABB Full time

    At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to:BL Technology Manager,...


  • Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden ABB Full time

    At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to:BL Technology Manager,...

  • R&D Testing Expert

    2 weeks ago


    Greater Västerås Metropolitan Area, Sweden Hitachi Energy Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

    The OpportunityAs our R&D Testing Expert, you will join our R&D team, an organization leading continuous research and development activities on Tap changers. As part of our global R&D community including R&D departments and Hitachi Energy Research Centers worldwide, you will contribute to improvement of the performance and development of Tap Changers . You...


  • Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden NKT Full time

    Are you ready to grow in your career and become a pivotal force in managing advanced R&D projects? At Technology Consulting, we are looking for a skilled and visionary R&D Electrical Engineer to manage technical and project initiatives, leveraging your expertise to propose and implement innovative solutions. Your unique knowledge in Electromagnetic, Thermal,...


  • Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden ABB Full time

    At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a...


  • Västerås, Sweden ABB Full time

    At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a...


  • Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden Lyten Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a...


  • Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden ABB Full time

    På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli snabbare, mer resurseffektiva och hållbara. Här är framsteg en självklarhet - för dig, ditt team och hela världen. Som global marknadsledare ger vi dig rätt förutsättningar för att lyckas med det. Det kommer inte alltid att vara enkelt - utveckling kräver mod och styrka. På ABB är du aldrig ensam. Run what...