R&D Engineer, Mechanical (Low Voltage Motors)

About the role

ABB is looking for an R&D Engineer, Mechanical to join its IEC LV Motors team in Vaasa, Finland. The role covers mechanical design for low voltage electrical motors within the Motion Business Area's European R&D organisation, reporting to the Mechanical Design Team Lead, Europe. It is a hybrid position with two days a week in the office, more office-focused during the first months.

Key responsibilities

• Work in global product development projects from concept through to finished products
• Keep products up to date throughout their lifecycle
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, design and testing according to project requirements
• Ensure cost-efficient design in line with project specifications, standards and safety regulations
• Collaborate with global R&D teams, operations and other functions, and take ownership of assigned tasks

Required profile

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in electrical motor design
• Self-driven, with good teamwork and communication skills
• Analytical, logical and structured approach to problem solving
• Written and spoken English and Finnish are mandatory; other languages are a benefit

Required skills

• Mechanical design tools such as NX and Teamcenter
• Creo and PTC Windchill PLM/PDM experience is considered a benefit

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• Annual performance bonus and employee share acquisition programme
• Continuous learning opportunities and wellbeing and family benefits

Applications with CV and cover letter are open until 31 October 2026.