(senior) Scientist Mechanical Actuation Technologies (m/f/d)

ABB Inc

Mannheim, Germany
Hybrid
Mechanical actuation systems
Mechanism kinematics and dynamics
Multi-body dynamics simulation
At ABB Corporate Research, you will explore novel technologies and innovative methods to enhance ABB's core business strengths, influencing technology trends and future products

Job Summary

  • At ABB Corporate Research, you will explore novel technologies and innovative methods to enhance ABB's core business strengths, influencing technology trends and future products.
  • Your role involves developing novel, future-ready mechanical actuation systems, conceptualizing, modeling, and simulating fast-moving mechanisms, and experimentally validating research results.
  • You will cooperate with other researchers in cross-functional teams, partner with divisions to address technical challenges, and present research results to stakeholders, customers, and at scientific conferences.

Matching Summary

At ABB Corporate Research, you will explore novel technologies and innovative methods to enhance ABB's core business strengths, influencing technology trends and future products.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical actuation systems
  • Mechanism kinematics and dynamics
  • Multi-body dynamics simulation
  • Experimental validation
  • Mechanical design
  • R&D project leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and creative mindset
  • Curiosity for new research fields
  • Proficiency in LabView
  • German language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • PhD in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or related field (MSc with relevant experience considered)
  • Experience in mechanics research for industrial systems
  • Knowledge of mechanism kinematics and dynamics
  • Experience with multi-body dynamics simulation tools (Adams, RecurDyn, Simpack or similar)
  • Experience with transient analyses in structural mechanics simulation tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS, COMSOL a plus)
  • Practical mechanical design experience
  • Track record of scientific publications
  • Laboratory work experience
  • Fluent in English

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