Research Scientist (f/m/d) – Data-Driven Industrial IoT Systems and Network Architectures (80-100%)

Key Skills

Design, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Product Development, Project management

Job Description

You are interested in (industrial) network design & technologies, data-driven IoT systems, including edge/cloud or cyber-physical systems, as well as network-centric system architectures? You are looking forward to hands-on work with industrial IoT, connectivity, and data/system integration techniques? Then join the ABB family and apply your knowledge in an innovative and fascinating environment.

In your role as a research scientist, you work toward modern, reliable, and easy-to-use industrial IoT networks, devices, platforms, software tools, and data-driven applications. Ethernet-based technologies, TSN, or 5G private networks, as well as network architectures and intent-based interactions even for non-experts play an important role to interconnect industrial systems and applications. Data integration, information provisioning, up to machine learning technologies are of utmost importance to provide value to our customers.

This position reports to

R&D Team Lead

Your responsibilities

• As part of diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, you apply network technologies and design sustainable, scalable, and adaptable IoT system architectures.
• You develop application-driven solutions and apply your knowledge of industrial networks, in conformance with industrial standards and regulations.
• You team up to innovate in data-driven IoT systems, including edge/cloud or cyber-physical systems, digital twin and machine learning technologies.
• With your technical expertise, you initiate, guide, and contribute to applied research projects, and provide consultancy to product development teams.
• You collaborate internationally with ABB divisions, customers, partners, startups, and renowned academic institutes.
• You build prototypes and showcase your work in demonstrators inside and outside of ABB.
• You secure intellectual property by patent applications and publish scientific articles.
• You have the chance to continuously develop your technical expertise and personal skills.

Your background

• We value cross-cultural communication skills and creativity, initiative, and result orientation to drive your innovations toward new products and services. Proficient English skills are mandatory.
• Above average degree in computer science, automation engineering, or a related field, combined with either academic (PhD) or professional experience of at least 2 years.
• Experience with network architectures, network management (e.g., NetConf, SDN), or IP/Ethernet-based networking (e.g., Time-Sensitive Networking, Profinet).
• Knowledge of data and system integration techniques (e.g., information modeling and transformation, fog/edge/cloud systems, machine learning) or middleware technologies (e.g., MQTT, OPC UA, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience in prototyping and building HW-/SW-based demonstrators, including network management and software development.
• Knowledge in one of the following fields is beneficial: domain knowledge in motion/drives or process automation.
• Project management skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible work practices
• Canteen
• Wellbeing program
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Retirement plan

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

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 induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realising your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life - including mobility services such as bicycle leasing, policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members.

Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

ABB AG

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