R&D Sustainability Specialist

R&D Sustainability Specialist At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story. This position reports to: CoE Leader Your role and responsibilities: As a core member of the Global R&D Sustainability team in Smart Power Division (CoE LCA & Eco-design), you will join our international & multidisciplinary group of engineers working in the field of Product Sustainability and Circularity. In this role, you will be able to put theory into practice by contributing to our projects, from Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) up to the implementation of the Eco-design principles in new product developments. Holding this position will enable you to interface with various key stakeholders from both our Competence Centers and Manufacturing Units spread around the globe. The work model for the role is hybrid. This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power globally. You will be mainly accountable for: Assessing the environmental aspects & circularity of existing and new products with LCA & other relevant methodologies to support Eco-design implementation in R&D. Contributing to Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) preparation & verification activities. Staying abreast of trends & best practices in the field of Eco-design & Product Sustainability. Interacting with internal & external stakeholders to run different activity streams: primary data collection, pilot projects in line with the Division Sustainability Targets. Performing assigned tasks including definition, approach, analysis, review, and implementation on schedule and within budget. Qualifications for the role: A bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering fields (or relevant related areas) with focus on Sustainability. Experience in LCA modeling software (SimaPro as a plus). Individual with a clear Purpose and Passion about Sustainability & Circularity. Experience on Eco-design and Life Cycle Thinking projects. Experience in Product design, R&D or Quality as a plus. Highly motivated team-player with a collaborative, learning & solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills. More about us: We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. MyABBStory J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: emilia-romagna, IT

Posted Date: 1/12/2025