Internship – R&D Electrical Engineer

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This position reports to

R&D Team Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be part of the R&D center IT, responsible for several electromechanical and electronic low voltage protection devices (RCCB, RCBO, MCB, AFDD, motor reclosing, …) and measurement devices (meters, network analyzer, …). You will be part of the design team, supporting and contributing to the development of new products, inside a global and international environment. The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the Electrification, Smart Buildings division located in Vittuone (MI). You will be mainly accountable for: • Proposing new design for current sensors and electromechanical actuators, starting from state of the art and knowledge of magnetic materials and basic electronics. • Preparing design calculations using standard and non-standard calculation tools. • Defining (and in some cases execute) the dedicated test plan to validate the technical assumptions. • Participating to new product development projects focused on specific electric problems (e.g. short circuit current limitation, residual current configurations definition, …) • Coordinating prototypes construction to ensure alignment with project/task timeline; plan and analyze experimental tests in order to verify technical solutions; adjust design as required based on test results, to arrive to the final solution. • Supporting operation functions during production process implementation of new products or modifications to existing ones. • Proposing appropriate list of materials necessary for design, providing and maintaining Bills of Materials of products • Design (2D e 3D) mechanical parts and assemblies of electromechanical devices and products, in collaboration with the design team and in accordance with specifications and products standards. • Collaborating with internal and external resources, inside national and international working team.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in Matlab/Simulink, knowledge of the main PC tools and statistical analysis
• You have basic knowledge of use of Lab equipment and A CAE environment, such as, e.g., Ansys, Maxwell. Previous studies or experience in design and maintenance of electromechanical devices.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of CAD tool (Catia, Creo, …) and digital skills.
• You are passionate about proactivity, curiousity and motivation. With good communication skills and teamwork oriented.
• Degree in Electrical Engineer or Physics
• You are at ease communicating in Italian and English, both written and spoken

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment
• Coaching and mentoring from senior leaders and colleagues
• Learn from highly experienced, genuine, and caring colleagues – people who are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory For further info: Letizia Breviario, Talent Partner

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