R&D Scientist

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As a R&D (Research and development) Scientist, you will help steer the direction of strategic corporate technology by focusing on solving industrial problems through reliable research work. Working as a researcher in R&D projects, you will solve applied research and technology problems and develop ways to more effectively solve them.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 - San Jose

Your responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team to 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

• PhD in applied physics, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, optics or a related experimental field
• Masters Degree may be considered with extensive experience and proven track record
• 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
• 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
• 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 ABBABB 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.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs 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. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.