ABB is Hiring | R&D Associate Engineer |

Position – R&D Associate Engineer
Company – ABB
Location – Hyderabad, Telangana, IN

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the strategic technology direction by contributing your own ideas for identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative technology, software and solutions. Each day, you will assist the Research and Development (R&D) team by executing your assigned tasks and using technical knowledge in a structured way. You will also showcase your expertise by staying abreast of the state of the art and actively applying this knowledge.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification – Smart Power division in Hyderabad and Bangalore. Your role will support product development activities for AU Protection & Switching and BL Power Distribution.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • In this role, you will work on business priority projects of defined scope, apply concepts to issues of moderate to high complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
  • Demonstrate good technical proficiency in one’s own area of competence, working as a dependable team member for R&D projects
  • Perform a variety of technology/engineering assignments, demonstrating an ability to recognize problems and provide input to solutions.
  • Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure requirements are met; build strong relationships
  • Communicate status and problems to project leaders and management
  • Contribute towards documentation of technical design details & test results; participate in program reviews, and prepare invention disclosures where appropriate
  • Undertake training and instructions where appropriate
  • Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
  • Ability to work in teams and achieve targets in a global environment

Qualifications for the role:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering with 2-4 years of experience; OR
  • Master’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Thermal Engineering with 0-3 years of experience.
  • Experience in R&D teams with exposure to product design & development, experience in thermal management of switchgear products.
  • Proficient in CFD simulation tools for thermal Analysis and CAD Tools like Creo, Pro/ENGINEER, etc.
  • Good awareness of thermal management in circuit breakers / latest technology trend for solving thermal problems.
  • Highly motivated team player with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.

More about us:

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.


Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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