Senior Materials Engineer

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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.

Reporting to

R&D Unit Leader

Role Overview

This role sits within the Cable Management Protection R&D department, part of ABB ELIP division. As a Senior Materials Engineer, you will be the design authority for existing and new products, focusing on polymer selection for injection molding, extruded and corrugated products. You’ll fully support other R&D team members in polymer selection, processing, and problem solving of products.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters – because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

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.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Work model: Onsite / Hybrid (1 day wfh)
• Develop, design, and execute material performance evaluation and improvement programs for polymer-based components.
• Support the development and application of all processes using engineering polymers.
• Understand and initiate IP generation in your area of specialization and participate in the project IP strategy development.
• Assist with implementation of R&D, localization, and business initiatives.
• Identify technical problems and propose solutions, including material redesign or substitution to meet performance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external testing labs to verify material and product performance; develop new test methods as needed.
• Work with manufacturing teams to trial new materials and processes; support the sourcing team in global procurement strategies.

Qualifications For The Role

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with a minimum of 5 years of related industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of polymer processing such injection molding and extrusion for engineering thermoplastics.
• Experience in the selection and evaluation of polymer suppliers.
• Familiarity with plastic component design for automotive and/or electrical applications.

Desired

• Experience with conduits and fittings for vehicles.
• Knowledge of technical regulations (UL, IEC, CSA, CCC, etc.).
• Understanding of polymer testing and validation methods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme

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More About Us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium‑voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full‑range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made‑to‑stock and custom‑made solutions.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld.

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