ABB LTD San Jose , CA 95111
Posted 3 weeks ago
R&D Senior Scientist
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As an R&D (Research and development) Senior Scientist , you will contribute significantly to technology and product development projects by identifying and implementing innovative solutions. As part of the research and development team in San Jose, California, you will utilize state of the art hardware and software to conduct experimental research and drive product innovations to advance our growing line of world leading analyzers. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep knowledge of the scientific principles of optical spectroscopy and analyzer development, take ownership of tasks and have a proven track record of creating and implementing innovative approaches to complex problems.
This position reports to
Research Team Manager
Your responsibilities
Develop novel solutions to improve the performance and expand the application space of ABB instruments
Utilize hardware, software and data analysis skills to develop, fabricate and test new analyzers based on cavity enhanced, tunable diode laser absorption spectrometry and other laser diagnostic techniques
Design and perform experiments needed to qualify applications of new and current products
Work with academic, national laboratory, industrial and other research collaborators to apply laser based analyzers to a wide array of environmental, industrial, medical and military applications
Document analyzer configurations, test protocols and results to drive the release of new products to production
Occasional travel may be required
Your background
Ph.D. in applied physics, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, optics or a related, experimental field and minimum 5 years of experience leading a research project or team or as Principal Investigator
Masters Degree may be considered with extensive experience and proven track record
Ability to motivate and challenge teammates in collaborative environment
Strong background in molecular vibration and electronic transition spectroscopy using full spectra information for complex qualitative and quantitative chemical characterization of various mixtures
Familiarity with optical spectroscopy (example absorption, FTIR, photoacoustic, Raman, fluorescence, LIBS, etc.) and spectral interpretation
Superior understanding of statistical methods applied to both experimental design optimization and experimental data analysis, including but not limited to univariate statistical analysis, multivariate statistical analysis and iterative fitting techniques
Hands on experience in using lasers (UV, NIR, MIR) in a laboratory setting and handling gas samples
Proven problem solving skills to identify and troubleshoot unforeseen problems in a systematic, scientific method without direct instruction
Ability to develop, implement and launch initiatives related to product changes, new products and new applications
Familiarity with scientific data analysis tools, such as: MATLAB, PLS, PCR, IGOR Pro, Horizon, Origin, LabVIEW, Python, etc. and/or spectroscopy analysis software, such as: Unscrambler / CAMO, PLS Toolbox, Horizon, Pirouette, Statistica, SIMCA, saisir or GRAMS A/I
Gas phase trace analysis experience
Familiar with cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy techniques such as integrated cavity output spectroscopy (ICOS), cavity ringdown spectroscopy (CRDS) and wavelength scanning cavity ringdown
spectroscopy (WS-CRDS), Optical Feedback Cavity Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy (OFCEAS) or frequency comb spectroscopy techniques
Extensive experience in experimental laboratory work using lasers, detectors, analog/digital signal processing and data acquisitions (DAQ)
Analysis of experimental data using multivariate analysis and nonlinear minimization
Experience using ZEMAX or other optical simulation software
Scripting skills in Python or using MatLab are desirable
Linux O/S knowledge is desirable
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
Benefits
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Wellbeing program
Healthcare plan
More about us
ABB's Measurement & Analytics division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers. With thousands of experts around the world and high-performance digital technology, ABB's team is dedicated to making measurement easy for its industrial and energy customers to let them operate more efficiently and profitably. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M.
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