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ABB's Robotics and Discrete Automation business is writing the future of flexible factory and smart machines by providing value-added solutions in robotics, machine and factory automation. Our integrated automation solutions, application expertise across a wide scope of industries and our global presence deliver tangible customer value.

This is a R&D Engineer - External role reporting to the R&D Team Manager in the Business Area - Robotics & Discrete Automation, located in Shanghai, China.

Your responsibilities

• Doing gearbox, robot vibration testing. Acquiring, processing and analyzing test data.
• Managing lab equipment and material.
• Performing routine check on robot and key component test status.
• Maintaining test related documents.
• Closely cooperating and coordinating with project team and 3rd party to ensure test process smoothly and efficiently.
• 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.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanics, electronics or automation etc.
• At least 3+ year test working experience. Rich experience in robots and related components testing.
• Familiar with Harmonic and RV gearbox working principle, common failure modes and causes.
• Familiar with popular data processing methods such as time-domain/frequency-domain analysis for vibration test data.
• Familiar with popular programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python GUI programing, able to process and analyze test data using the developed programs.