(Senior) Scientist (m/f/d) - Industrial Robotics (80-100%)

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Reporting To: R&D Team Lead

Work Model: Hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research in control & programming of industrial robot systems (stationary and/or mobile) in dynamic environments.
• Initiate, participate in, and lead corresponding research projects.
• Show problem‑solving skills and creativity throughout the complete research & prototyping process, from the formulation of a proposal to the handover of results.
• Collaborate with other teams in ABB Research as well as with ABB’s international division, academia, external associations, and further open‑innovation partners.
• Help to protect innovations by means of property rights, publish results in academic papers, and present research topics at renowned conferences and trade fairs.
• Be part of shaping our research strategy.

Qualifications For The Role

• Ph.D. degree with experience in robotics, control engineering and computer science.
• In‑depth expertise in control, modeling & programming (Python, C/C++) of robotic systems.
• Experience applying machine learning methods (ML) to robotics.
• Hands‑on expertise in designing and commissioning of test rigs as well as performing robot experiments.
• Experience in project management is a plus.
• Cross‑cultural communication and networking skills; team player mentality.
• Fluent English skills (both spoken and written) are mandatory; German language skills are beneficial, but not a prerequisite.

Benefits

• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Canteen
• Job Bike Program
• Retirement Plan

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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