R&D ENGINEER
Pubblicato il 26-10-2026 - ABB in Brescia
Overview
In this role, you will contribute to a brand-new Agile R&D; team within ABB’s Smart Power Division, shaping hardware architectures for electronic boards and translating system needs into hardware specs. You’ll work cross-functionally with system architects, software teams, and the Test Lab to deliver demonstrators, documentation, and validated hardware solutions. You’ll monitor technology trends to drive R&D; projects and help protect IP through invention discussions. This position offers hands-on hardware design in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on energy and reliability at scale.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid work options
- Wellbeing support for employees and families
- Welfare plan with personalized services
- Canteen or meal vouchers
- Compensation depending on role and location
Responsabilità
- Realize the architecture and block diagrams of electronic boards and define rules for isolation, power management, and interfaces.
- Collaborate with Agile team to align on backlogs and implement user stories.
- Drive IP creation and patent discussions in the context of ABB’s innovations.
- Translate system requirements into hardware requirement specifications with system architects and software teams.
- Monitor tech developments and identify drivers for R&D; projects aligned with business needs.
- Lead technology demonstrator development and manage project documentation from feasibility to design.
- Perform preliminary design pre-validation tests and assess theoretical quality and reliability.
- Support Test Lab activities, evaluate test reports, and provide validation viewpoints.
Requisiti fondamentali
- Studies background in Electronics
- At least 3 years in design/analysis of analog signal conditioning, power conversion topologies, and digital circuits including industrial protocols
- HW design experience in industrial applications and EMC knowledge
- Ability to read technical specs and schematics
- Ability to define high-level architecture and translate requirements into development tasks
- Understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and maturation activities
- Familiarity with Gate Model development processes
- Familiar with Altium Designer or equivalent, PSPICE, and board rework processes
- Basic knowledge of oscilloscopes, function generators, and other test equipment
- Ability to assess technical feasibility, risks, and provide recommendations
- Proactivity, innovation, negotiation and networking skills
- Motivation to work in agile, cross-functional teams with self-reliant attitude
- Proficient in Italian and English
- Proactivity
- Innovative mindset
- Negotiation and networking
- Altium Designer
- PSPICE
- EMC testing and troubleshooting