R&d associate engineer

Experteer Overview

In this role you join the R&D center IT to maintain and improve low‑voltage electronic devices and protection components. You’ll work in a cross‑functional team with mechanical, electrical, and firmware designers to prototype, validate, and optimize products for production. The position sits in an international environment with a focus on robustness, cost reduction, and timely delivery. You contribute to product care, BOM management, and supplier coordination, shaping solutions for smart building technology at ABB.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Participate in cross‑functional improvement teams for electronic/low‑voltage products and maintenance topics (robustness, shortages, cost reduction)
• Propose and discuss product changes with hardware and firmware teams, focusing on prototyping and validation with Lab and Quality
• Evaluate production/Quality/Engineering requests and propose appropriate product modifications
• Prepare technical reports with design calculations, simulations, and test lab data
• Coordinate prototype builds, plan experiments, and ensure alignment with project timelines
• Manage Bills of Materials (SAP/WindChill) and coordinate external supplier tasks with clear specs and timelines

Responsabilità

• Master’s Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering
• 2–3 years’ experience in design and maintenance of electronic devices (preferred)
• Proficient in Italian and English (written and spoken)
• Strong task ownership and communication skills
• Experience with DevOps and/or Jira for task management
• Experience with SAP and/or WindChill for BOM management
• Solid lab skills and familiarity with test and measurement environments
• Knowledge of Altium, Minitab, and communication protocols (WiFi, Modbus, M‑Bus)
• Experience with lean sigma approach
• Willingness to travel ~20% (Italy/Europe)

Requisiti fondamentali

• Competitive compensation: attractive salary packages and performance bonuses
• Corporate welfare: wide range of services and well‑being support
• Career development: structured paths, internal mobility, training, mentoring
• Employee Support: psychological help, wellness coaching, emotional support for families
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks primary, 4 weeks secondary caregivers