R&D Applied Scientist
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This position reports to
Research Team Manager - San Jose
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.
The work model for the role is: onsite. This position is contributing to the Measurement & Analytics, Analytical group in San Jose.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision.
Performing various tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, electronics, thermal, software), from building concepts, gathering requirements to designing, implementing, integrating, testing, technology transfer or maintenance, and operations.
Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints.
Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.
Our team dynamics (Optional)
You will join a dynamic, talented, and high performing team in Measurement & Analytics, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
- o PhD in applied physics, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, optics or a related experimental field – M.S. may be considered with 3+ years of experience and proven track record.
- o Familiarity with optical spectroscopy (e.g., absorption, FTIR, photoacoustic, Raman, fluorescence, LIBS, etc.) and spectral interpretation.
- o Hands-on experience in using lasers (UV, NIR, MIR) in a laboratory setting and handling gas samples, as well as proven problem-solving skills.
- o Familiarity with scientific data analysis tools, such as: MATLAB, PLS, PCR, IGOR Pro, Horizon, Origin, LabVIEW, Python, etc. and/or spectroscopy analysis software, such as: Unscrambler / CAMO, PLS Toolbox, Horizon, Pirouette, Statistica, SIMCA, saisir, or GRAMS A/I.
More about us
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