(Senior) R&D Engineer – Multiphysics Simulation

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Your role and responsibilities

As main responsibility, the job holder is in charge of design analysis and purposing innovative and out-of-the-box solutions by the performed simulations.
• Propose and design innovative and out-of-the-box solutions to address the technical issues revealed by the performed simulations, within the iterative design/simulation/re-design process
• Simulation disciplines includes Multiphysics simulation (electro-mechanical, electro-thermal, etc.) and single discipline simulation (FEA or CFD)
• As extended member of the R&D project team (requester), propose design changes allowing to enhance: reliability, performance, simplification, innovation, fine-tuning, cost-cutting, etc.; verify the ideas/proposals by the means of simulations and real tests
• Become a proficient user of ABB’s Simulation Tools as well as commercial solvers used in the field of mechanical and electro-mechanical simulations; program software for special simulation cases, based on a commercial solver; benchmark alternative commercial solvers and identify their pros and cons
• Support project related issues in all ABB business and production in China as well as globally, as a recognized simulation expert
• Write technical reports, articles and papers related to simulation and design. Develop a network and a cooperation with ABB Companies and ABB Scientific Community in China and abroad as well as with external partners

Qualifications for the role

• Major in Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Physics, Physics or related. Master’s degree or above
• Experience in switchgear design is preferred. Solid knowledge in electrics, mechanics or fluid theory
• Experienced with CAE software: ANSYS, ABAQUS or COMSOL. Experienced in Multiphysics simulation. Experienced in FEA or CFD analysis. Solver programming experience is seen as a plus.
• Fluent English communication in written, oral and reading. Good communication and presentation skills
• Scientist mindset willing to developing a sound understanding of ABB’s product portfolio and technologies
• Excellent team player; keen in global cooperation and knowledge-sharing
• Enjoys difficult and complex tasks and challenges, self-motivated to contribute to multi-discipline tasks

Benefits

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