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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

• Being responsible for robot controller prototype verification and validation during development phase for electronic test, electronic safety test, functional safety test, fault injection test.
• Being responsible for verification and validation test report.
• Ensuring good cooperation with relevant department/team to execute R&D activities.
• Maintaining subcontract test network.
• 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 or above in electronics, automation.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in electronics relevant domain.
• Familiar with the common test equipment (eg: oscilloscope, multimeter, thermal test equipment and variant sensors) and the remote-control method.
• Familiar with ISO 10218, IEC 60204, UL 1740, ISO 13849 related standards would be a plus.
• Experience in electronic & electronic safety test and experience in robot, servo control, machine tool area would be a plus.
• Good coordinating skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good oral and written English communication skills. Self-motivated and ability to work in a project team.