Electrical machine design engineer

Publiceringsdatum: 2026-02-03

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Jobbannons

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

ABB Corporate Research is the innovation engine of ABB, securing our technological leadership today and into the future. We work in close collaboration with the Motion, Automation, and Electrification business areas, as well as with leading academic and industrial partners. Within a creative and highly skilled research environment, we design, build, and validate novel concepts and prototypes for both physical and digital systems, covering the full value chain from electric energy sources and grid‑connected converters to electric motors and drives.

We are offering a one‑year temporary position as R&D Principal Scientist in our Material Technology & Electromagnetics team. In this role, you will primarily support the Motion business, contributing to ABB’s continued leadership in industrial motors and drives. Success in this role requires a structured and proactive mindset, a strong technical foundation, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with advanced simulation and experimental facilities.

Your responsibilities include:

• Bring ideas to life by designing and building proof‑of‑concepts and prototypes that demonstrate research results and their implementation potential
• Co‑create solutions by collaborating with colleagues, customers, university partners, and ABB business units to address real‑world challenges and emerging technology trends
• Share your expertise through scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports, strengthening ABB’s thought leadership
• Build and maintain strong internal and external networks with academic and industrial partners to support innovation and professional growth

Our team dynamics

Smart people collaborate and never stop learning. Everyone brings unique strengths, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work truly matters—because the progress we make creates real impact.

Qualifications for the role

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant field related to electric machine design
• Minimum of five years of hands‑on experience in an R&D environment, preferably within electrical machines or closely related technologies
• Strong background in theory and practical application of machine design, including experience with finite element methods, simulation tools, and/or programming
• Proven track record of high‑quality research output, such as publications in scientific journals or conferences, patents, or equivalent industrial contributions
• Collaborative and results‑driven mindset, with the ability to work effectively across R&D teams and business stakeholders while taking ownership of deliverables
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing, with your skillset and communication you aid develop yourself and others

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You will grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

More about us

Recruiting Manager: David Lindell, +46 72 461 35 03, will be happy to answer your questions about the position.Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl‑Fredrik Lindberg, +46 70 691 10 80, Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47.

For other questions, please contact Talent Partner Linda Lundstedt, +46 72 461 23 43.

We look forward to receiving your application in PDF format. The last day to apply is February 28th. Please note that interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis—apply early to secure your place in the recruitment process.

To be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre‑employment screening, which includes reference checks, a drug test, and may include an extended background check.

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.