Berufsbezeichnung: Material Scientist (80-100%)

Arbeitsbeschreibung:
ABB Corporate Research, in close collaboration with varied ABB business areas, is developing the foundations for the next generation of ABB products. Our group Insulation & Polymer Technologies of the Energy & Materials department executes research projects in the area of electric insulation materials. This covers the whole value chain starting from the fundamental chemistry of various insulation systems to the development of adequate manufacturing processes for ABB products. It includes the identification, development, and support of the implementation of innovative technologies in ABB factories worldwide ensuring sustainability and technology leadership to ABB products. We are looking for a Scientist in the area of polymeric materials and manufacturing to strengthen our team. Do you want to take part in searching for innovations in the underlying core technologies with a strong understanding for the wider concept? If you are a communicative team player with a great enthusiasm for science and technology, then join us.

Tasks
- Perform applied research in the area of polymer-based insulating materials, from chemistry and functionalization, to structure-property relationships and manufacturing methods
- Plan, design and execute laboratory experiments, perform analytic measurements and develop pilot-scale manufacturing systems
- Execute and supervise research projects in an efficient and result-oriented way
- Develop innovative ideas into new technologies, transfer the technologies and provide scientific and technical assistance for the development of new products
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers and stakeholders from our different business units and from universities

Requirements
- PhD in Materials Science or Materials Engineering, or a closely related subject matter
- Ideally with a background in the areas of smart or functional materials, or advanced manufacturing processes of polymers
- Superior theoretical understanding as well as experimental experience in the fields of dielectrics and polymers
- Strong and proven innovator and able to develop your ideas into well-shaped proposals and projects
- Project leading skills and experience are a plus
- Creative and communicative team player
- Fluency in English and strong motivation to learn German

ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as be a constructive member of an inclusive team within your assigned area.

Interested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool. A better world begins with you at www.abb.com/careers

Wie Sie sich bewerben:
CH-talent_acquisition_support (at) abb.com, +41585867415, https://new.abb.com/jobs/details/CH64760129_E4

Angestelltenname: ABB Schweiz AG