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Your role and responsibilities

You will contribute to the development of ABB's next generation People Protection products, supporting the evolution of our RCCB platform and helping transform innovative concepts into reliable products used worldwide. You will work in a multidisciplinary R&D environment, combining mechanical design, engineering simulations, prototyping and testing activities. You will also have the opportunity to leverage digital engineering methodologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate product development, improve engineering efficiency and support technical decision-making.

Work Model: #LI-Hybrid

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:

• Working as a reliable contributor in R&D projects for the development and evolution of ABB's RCCB platform, supporting projects from concept definition through product validation.
• Designing innovative electromechanical solutions for next-generation protection devices, from concept development and 3D CAD modelling to simulation, prototyping, testing and product validation.
• Creating and maintaining 3D CAD models, assemblies and technical documentation using CATIA V5 and Creo.
• Performing engineering studies and simulations to optimize product performance, robustness, reliability and manufacturability.
• Supporting prototype assembly, laboratory testing and validation activities in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Applying digital engineering methodologies and exploring AI-powered tools to improve product development processes and engineering productivity.
• Collaborating with Mechanical, Electrical, Testing, Manufacturing and Quality teams to deliver innovative and competitive solutions.
• Identifying technical risks and supporting project objectives related to quality, cost and timing.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies, engineering methods and industry trends.
  

Qualifications for the role

• Good knowledge of mechanical design principles and product development processes.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering qualification.
• You are at ease communicating fluently in Italian and English.
• Experience with 3D CAD design tools; knowledge of CATIA V5 and/or Creo is highly appreciated.
• Basic knowledge of engineering simulation tools and methods, including structural, thermal or multiphysics analysis.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence applications for engineering, simulation and product development.
• Knowledge of MATLAB is considered a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP and PLM (Windchill) environments is considered a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
  
  

Compensation Package 

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico  

Minimum annual salary: € 36.000,00

Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards. 

Benefits as per policy

Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families. Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services.

More about us

ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.