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Scientist, Low and Medium Voltage Protection Systems (80%-100%)

Inseriert am: 21.01.2020

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.


We are looking for an electrical engineer with PhD to strengthen our Switchgear group in the department Energy Technologies at the ABB Corporate Research in Baden Dättwil. In this position, you help defining engineering opportunities in the ABB switchgear portfolio. You specify requirements and develop novel solutions, e.g. for protection system topologies, such as battery energy storage infrastructures. After proving your concept, you will engage with cross-functional teams inside and outside the company and work together on development of the protection system and associated devices. Further, you will contribute to the definition of the team research roadmap and to the management of the research projects.


Your responsibilities



  • Conduct applied research in the area of switching and protection

  • Provide scientific and technical assistance for the development of innovative switching systems

  • Apply advanced simulation tools to analyze and validate sophisticated protection concepts

  • Develop pioneering protection solutions for upcoming applications of switchgear, e.g. for grid integration of energy storage infrastructures or microgrids

  • Actively contribute to the planning, setup, and execution of experiments

  • Closely cooperate with scientists and engineers from universities and ABB business units


Your background



  • PhD in electrical engineering or in a related field; professional experience in industrial research is a plus

  • Experience in applying state-of-the-art grid simulation and data-analysis tools for scientific investigations

  • Background in system protection, electrical switchgear or related areas is a strong advantage

  • Practical laboratory experience and excellent knowledge of measurement techniques

  • Excellent scientific track record including outstanding academic results

  • Fluency in English and strong motivation to learn German

  • Motivation, initiative, creativity and team spirit

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