(Senior) R&D Engineer

(Senior) R&D Engineer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Technology Manager

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer at ABB Oy, Marine & Ports division in Vuosaari, Helsinki.

In this role, you will assume technical responsibility for R&D projects focused on decarbonization technologies, including marine shore power systems, energy storage systems, and shaft generator systems. The R&D projects will concentrate on the electrification of marine vessels and terminals, as well as digital optimization. You will be part of the Technology team within ABB Marine and Ports Business Line Service and Digital.

The marine industry has set ambitious sustainability and carbon neutrality targets in response to the global climate challenge. A key part of ABB’s 2030 sustainability strategy is to support customers and suppliers to reduce their emissions. You can find more information on how we in Marine & Ports enhance sustainability here: https://youtu.be/uATOGO90OzM

Take the opportunity to drive the development of alternative energy sources and electrification in a global environment. Join us to create solutions for greener shipping!

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Solving multi-disciplinary industrial problems and reviewing different technologies for implementing new products or software
• Acting as a technical leader of product development within electrification system development
• Performing a variety of challenging technology/engineering assignments, typically utilizing advanced, innovative techniques
• Writing technical product specifications based on market requirements
• Managing and creating product documentation
• Understanding what creates customer value, and working to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction
• Spreading your technical/scientific knowledge and assisting colleagues in applying specialist processes and tools to ensure results
• Submitting patent applications to strengthen ABB’s strategic position, and helping to safeguard ABB's intellectual property
  
  

Qualifications for the role

• Good knowledge of electrical power systems and variable frequency drives
• M.Sc. degree in electrical/automation engineering or similar
• Experience in power and energy management control systems is an advantage in the role
• Willingness to learn and do practical activities, self-driven and motivated by challenges
• Organized way of working and willingness to take responsibility
• Fluent spoken and written English skills, Finnish skills are advantage in the role
• Willingness to travel occasionally
  
  

More about us

At ABB Marine & Ports, we are committed to transforming our customers' vessels and terminal operations with innovative electric, automated, and digital technologies. As part of enabling a low-carbon society, we strive to preserve resources and promote social progress. Our sustainable solutions have a far-reaching impact, and by joining us you will actively play a part in contributing to a more sustainable future. www.abb.com/news

We offer an international and dynamic working environment where our business delivers advanced technology in large projects across the world in a customer-oriented and highly globalized industry.

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. #MyABBStory

Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model.

For more information, please contact Technology Manager Arber Haxhiu, tel. +358 50 3324 786. Please apply for the position as soon as possible, latest by May 4th, 2025. The position will be filled when a suitable candidate is found. We look forward to receiving your application.

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