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ABABB AG

Senior Scientist Mechanical Actuation Technologies(m/w/x)

Mannheim
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Developing novel mechanical actuation systems and fast-moving mechanisms for industrial applications. PhD or MSc with relevant industrial mechanics research experience required. Flexible working practices, parental leave program.

Requirements

  • PhD in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or related field
  • MSc with relevant experience
  • Ability to identify, structure, evaluate innovation challenges
  • Interest in industrial application of actuation systems
  • Experience in mechanics research for industrial systems
  • Solid knowledge in mechanism kinematics and dynamics
  • Substantial theoretical knowledge of multi-body dynamics simulation tools
  • Hands-on experience with Adams, RecurDyn, Simpack or similar
  • Knowledge and experience with transient analyses in structural mechanics simulation tools
  • Experience in practical mechanical design
  • Manufacturing engineering aspects consideration
  • Related IT skills
  • Track record of scientific publications
  • Well acquainted with laboratory work
  • Selection of appropriate testing methods
  • Development of test setups
  • Execution of tests following best practices
  • LabView proficiency
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Creative mindset
  • Solution-oriented mindset
  • Curiosity to explore new fields of research and technology
  • Fluent English
  • Proficiency in German

Tasks

  • Develop novel mechanical actuation systems
  • Conceptualize fast-moving mechanisms
  • Model fast-moving mechanisms
  • Simulate fast-moving mechanisms
  • Conceptualize novel actuation systems
  • Model novel actuation systems
  • Simulate novel actuation systems
  • Consider dynamic mechanical performance
  • Consider structural mechanical performance
  • Experimentally validate research results
  • Design test rigs
  • Select sensors
  • Select data acquisition systems
  • Define tests
  • Run tests
  • Analyze measurement results
  • Lead R&D projects
  • Lead R&D work packages
  • Cooperate with cross-functional teams
  • Cooperate with ABB divisions
  • Cooperate with end customers
  • Cooperate with universities
  • Identify new trends
  • Observe market trends
  • Observe competition
  • Observe university research
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Secure intellectual property
  • Assess new technologies
  • Evaluate cost of new technologies
  • Evaluate benefit of new technologies
  • Present research results to ABB stakeholders
  • Present research results to customers
  • Present research results at scientific conferences
  • Present research results in scientific journals

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • GermanBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • Adams
  • RecurDyn
  • Simpack
  • ANSYS
  • ABAQUS
  • COMSOL
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • Creo
  • LabView

Benefits

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Canteen

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working practices

Generous Parental Leave

  • Parental leave program

Retirement Plans

  • Retirement plan
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