R&D Associate Engineer

ABB is hiring an R&D Associate Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include switchgear, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Design, implement, and validate new concepts for switchgear applications within a global R&D engineering team.

switchgearelectrical-engineeringmechanical-engineeringresearch-and-development

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 Manager

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:

Switchgears Team Leader

Currently we are looking for a R&D Engineer as a member of Technology Center team in Przasnysz.

In this role You will be responsible for design, implementation and validation of new concepts for switchgear applications. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team. The work model for the role is: onsite. This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions Division worldwide. Main stakeholder is R&D organization.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Contributing in R&D projects.

Work with international cross-functional teams.

Preparing documentation and presenting analysis results.

Participation in prototypes preparation and testing.

Qualifications for the role:

Hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical / mechanical engineering or re-lated fields.

You are skilled in and enjoy working with Design.

You are passionate about design improvements.

Analytical but also out of box thinking is your nature.

Good written and spoken English.

Benefits:

Health insurance

The MyBenefit Platform which includes offers in categories such as sports, culture, recreation, etc.

Global training & development programs

Internal job market & career paths
Opportunities for international assignments

If you’re an engineer with passion to product effective design, this is a perfect opportunity for you. You will join the team of experts focused on electrical and mechanical designing working on energy distribution products.

Your role will be to take part in designing and testing of products.

You will have chance to collaborate world widely as the team is a part of global R&D organization.

As R&D Associate Engineer you’ll be reporting to R&D Team Leader located in Przasnysz and you will become the member of ELDS Technology Center Poland.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

How we rate this

R&D Associate Engineer at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

R&D Associate Engineer is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Przasnysz, Masovian, Poland.
The job was posted on October 7, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

SwitchgearElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringResearch And Development

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