R&D Associate Engineer - AI

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In the Robotics team, we focus on robot concepts and design, autonomous and intelligent robots, as well as robotic applications in both industrial and service segments. Our research activities are typically structured as technology pre-studies and technology development projects. We work closely with ABB’s robotics business to ensure that our research delivers unique value to ABB’s future offerings. At the same time, we maintain strong collaborations with academia to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application.

One of the key milestones in our team’s history is the creation and development of the dual-arm YuMi robot concept, as well as the mobile YuMi concept.

• You will be part of a team developing cutting-edge technologies in robotic automation powered by AI, focusing on easy robot programming, autonomous mobile robot control, and smart object grasping/manipulation using integrated robot control, vision, and AI technologies.
• The role requires solid knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing and developing vision systems for robotic applications. This includes integrating AI to enable next-generation autonomous robots capable of tasks such as dynamic object grasping in unstructured environments.
• You are expected to independently drive activities toward successful outcomes while maintaining a long-term vision. You will also document results through technical reports, invention disclosures, and scientific publications, and regularly present your work to peers, collaborators, and key stakeholders within and outside ABB.

Qualifications for the role

• A Master’s or PhD degree in Robotics, Control, Machine Vision, or Artificial Intelligence is required.
• Solid experience in developing vision and AI technologies for robotic applications is essential. Knowledge and hands-on experience in machine learning for real-world modeling and training is highly valued.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python are required, along with experience in ROS2. Familiarity with ABB's RobotStudio, RAPID programming, and modern software development practices such as Git, Agile methodologies, and continuous integration is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in applying and validating robotics technologies in real systems is crucial, including work with robot control, vision-guided robotics, and experimental development.
• The role requires the ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams within an international environment. Strong communication skills in English are essential.

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

More about us

More about us At Corporate Research we lead innovation within ABB and are committed to solving societal challenges by supporting the green energy transition and creating a better world for future generations. We work in close collaboration with other research centers, universities and our four business areas (Electrification, Process Automation, Motion and Robotics & Discrete Automation).

Recruiting Manager LiWei Qi, +46 730 21 23 09, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 768 06 00 11; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47; Unionen: Ing-Marie B Lindgren-Turpeinen, +46 703 30 75 40. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Linda Lundstedt, +46 724 61 23 43.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is August 3.

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

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