ABB

Senior Scientist – Hybrid Modeling and Process Simulation

ABB
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeMannheim • GermanySeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and applying hybrid models for simulation and process optimization, utilizing physics-informed AI methods and strong domain knowledge of industrial plant dynamics. Proficient in collaborating across diverse teams and presenting complex concepts to various audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Model-Based SimulationPhysics-Informed AI MethodsMachine Learning and AI MethodsSimulation and Modeling ToolsIndustrial Plant Dynamics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Bridge academic research and industrial applications in simulation, system modeling, and industrial digitalization
  • Develop and apply hybrid models combining analytical and data-driven methods for process-industry and manufacturing assets
  • Apply physics-informed AI methods to develop interpretable, efficient, and reliable models for simulation and process optimization
  • Integrate components, control logic, and physical dynamics at plant or system level
  • Build simulation models to validate control logic, support scenario analysis, enable process optimization, and support operator training
  • Translate industrial plant-dynamics knowledge into robust simulation and monitoring systems
  • Initiate, guide, and contribute to applied research projects
  • Provide consultancy to product development teams
  • Collaborate with ABB divisions, customers, partners, startups, and academic institutes internationally
  • Build prototypes and demonstrators and develop maintainable simulation tools
  • Present work to expert and management audiences, scientific conferences and journals, and trade fairs
  • Secure intellectual property through patent applications

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in engineering, scientific computing, mathematics, physics, or a related discipline with specialization in modeling and simulation
  • Academic experience (PhD) or professional experience in applied modeling and simulation
  • Experience with model-based, data-based, and/or physics-informed AI-based simulation and monitoring methods for dynamic systems
  • Domain knowledge of industrial plant or process dynamics, focused on system-level behavior and system integration
  • Experience with machine learning and AI methods, including neural networks, deep learning, or reinforcement learning, preferably applied to dynamical systems, process modeling, or real-world applications
  • Experience in automation engineering, industrial control, condition monitoring, advanced process control, or optimization is beneficial
  • Hands-on software development and software architecture experience is a plus, such as Python, C++, or Modelica
  • Hands-on experience with simulation and modeling tools is a plus, such as OpenModelica, Julia, FMU-based co-simulation, DWSIM, IDEAS PSE, Dymola, Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB Simulink, or Simscape
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • German is a plus
  • Cross-cultural communication skills, creativity, initiative, enthusiasm, and result-orientation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employee Share Acquisition Plan
  • Retirement Plan
  • Canteen
  • Flexible Work Practices

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Hard Skills
Modeling and SimulationData-Driven MethodsProcess OptimizationAutomation EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentSoftware ArchitectureNeural NetworksDeep LearningReinforcement LearningControl Logic Integration
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCross-Cultural CommunicationCreativityInitiativeResult-Orientation
Tools & Technologies
PythonC++ModelicaOpenModelicaDWSIMIDEAS PSEDymolaAspen HYSYSMATLAB SimulinkSimscape
Industry Keywords
Industrial DigitalizationProcess IndustrySystem IntegrationCondition MonitoringAdvanced Process Control