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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.\nThis position reports to:\nProduct Manager__\nCan you turn simulation insights into robust designs that perform in the world's toughest marine environments?\nABB is looking for a Senior R&D Engineer - Simulation Specialist for our Coast Guard & Navy business line. As a Senior R&D Engineer, you will become part of a small, multidisciplinary team dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in the marine industry. We develop electrical propulsion, power, and automation systems that meet strict electrical and mechanical requirements. This includes the design of modular enclosures, mounting solutions, and liquid- and air-cooled systems.\nLocation: Fornebu or Ulsteinvik\nReporting to: Product Manager\nYour main responsibilities\nLead and develop structural simulations and analyses, including but not limited to static and dynamic analysis such as shock, modal, random vibration, short circuit, fatigue, etc.\nPerform verification and validation of simulation methods by correlating analysis results with real test data to ensure prediction accuracy.\nDrive effective design improvement plans to enhance product structural performance and reliability in harsh conditions.\nIdentify potential risks at an early stage of the design process, challenge existing technical solutions, and influence final designs through performance and strength assessments.\nSupport sales and project execution related to shock and vibration standards, including technical discussions with suppliers and customers.\nEnsure a safe work environment and compliance with design and quality standards.\nDrive the adoption of FEA best practices and processes within the team.\nWe offer\nWe offer technical and personal challenges in an international and innovative environment. Professional growth is just as important to us as it is to you, and we facilitate learning and development through mentoring schemes, internal courses, and exciting career opportunities.\nYou can expect an informal work environment with positive and engaged colleagues who will warmly welcome you to our team. Employee benefits include flexible work arrangements, good pension and insurance schemes, cabin rentals, and other attractive employee agreements.\nWe believe that you are/have\nThis role requires:\nMSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.\nStrong knowledge of mechanical engineering, structural dynamics, and FEA/CFD simulation methods and tools.\nCreative problem-solving skills combined with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.\nA solution-focused mindset and strong communication skills.\nA collaborative and service-minded approach, both internally and towards customers.\nFluent written and spoken English.\nTo be considered for this position, you must be eligible for security clearance and authorization in accordance with the Norwegian Security Act (Sikkerhetsloven).\nContact\nFor questions, you are welcome to contactIzabela Lawinska-Stachyra, email: \nApply no later than November 29, 2026. Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our online career portal. Applications via e-mail will have to be deleted and not processed due to data privacy requirements.\nWe are a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In collaboration with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB’s guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety, as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.\nABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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