Job Description
Take 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. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.
Are you interested in exploring novel technologies and innovative methodologies to enhance our core business strengths? At ABB research, we strive to advance the frontiers of modern technology and collaborate closely with our business lines to foster creative solutions to practical engineering challenges. Our accomplishments significantly influence technology trends and are highly visible to the global research community.
We are looking for a highly qualified scientist in the field of industrial robotics. You will work on the fascinating boundary of research, development, and business relevant applications within an international and interdisciplinary team of highly motivated scientists.
Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Publication-ID: DE91956499
- In this role, you will conduct applied research in control & programming of industrial robot systems (stationary and/or mobile) in dynamic environments.
- You will initiate, participate in, and lead corresponding research projects.
- You show problem-solving skills and creativity throughout the complete research & prototyping process, from the formulation of a proposal to the handover of results.
- You will collaborate with other teams in ABB Research as well as with ABB's international divisions, academia, external associations, and further open-innovation partners.
- You help to protect innovations by means of property rights, publish results in academic papers and present research topics at renowned conferences and trade fairs.
- In addition, you will be part of shaping our research strategy.
- Ph.D. degree (or excellent master's degree) with experience in robotics and control engineering
- In-depth expertise in control, modeling & programming (Python, C/C++) of robotic systems as well as machine learning/applied artificial intelligence
- Experience in project management will be considered a clear plus
- Hands-on expertise in designing and commissioning of test rigs as well as performing robot experiments
- Cross-cultural communication and networking skills; team-player mentality
- Fluent English skills (both spoken and written) are mandatory; German language skills are beneficial, but not a prerequisite
- Flexible work practices
- Canteen
- Learning & development offering
- Paid Parental leave (gender neutral)
- Career advancement opportunities
ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realizing your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life – including policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members.