R&D Associate Engineer at ABB in Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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 role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to: R&D Team Lead

Your Role and Responsibilities ：

Work model: onsite

Participate in the research and development of industrial robots, with a focus on structural simulation and performance optimization, conducting quasi-static and dynamic strength analyses of structures.

Support new product development by providing FEA-based decision-making support throughout the entire cycle, from conceptual design to prototype validation.

Perform FEA-based reproduction and root cause analysis of failures occurring during product development and after-sales, providing structural problem-solving solutions.

Prepare technical documentation such as standardized FEA analysis reports, and contribute to technical knowledge accumulation and standardization.

Qualifications for the Role ：

Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Aerospace, or related technical disciplines.

Proficient in finite element analysis software (e.g., Ansys) with solid knowledge of core mechanical theories: Structural Mechanics, Material Mechanics, Vibration Theory, and Elastoplastic Analysis.

Familiar with engineering material properties, and experienced in implementing static and contact nonlinear analyses, modal/transient dynamic analyses, and fatigue life assessment (S-N/E-N methods).

Strong learning ability, communication skills, and resilience under pressure.

Proficient in using computer office software and fluent in spoken English.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

More about us:

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 role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

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