Sr. UX Researcher specializing in Human Automation Interaction

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

The UX Research Group at ABB Research- Sweden, is a small multi-national team of researchers working towards improving the overall user experience of solutions that address the industry. We work in contexts such as mining, marine and ports, factory automation, chemical and energy production. Our goal is to explore, challenge, invent and push the boundaries of how users interact with automation technologies.

In this role your main responsibility will be to conduct research that address the challenges of human-automation interaction (HAI) in the context of industrial automation.

Together with our customers and technical experts, you will have the chance to be on the forefront of innovation. The position will offer you both challenge and variation. You will have the freedom to structure your work, and several opportunities to enhance your career.

Your challenges

• Identify and conduct research projects that address the challenges of human-automation interaction in the context of industrial automation.
• Explore, test, and implement new methods, tools, and processes that enrich our understanding of the complex dynamics between people, context, and automation.
• Collaborate with experts from various disciplines (software and control engineers, data analysts, SMEs etc.) to design holistic concepts and solutions where human and automation capabilities complement each other.
• Effectively communicate research value, findings, and relevance to business stakeholders internally and externally through publications, research reports, presentations, and workshops.
• Innovate by proactively scouting and securing intellectual property on relevant topics.
• Translate knowledge from academia, market, and consumer space into actionable insights, designs, and research directions for ABB specific domains.
• You will have the opportunity to establish and nurture strategic partnerships with universities, customers, consortiums, and product groups.
• Explore and experiment with latest developments in interactive technologies and apply them to ABB use-cases.
• Live ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in Human Factors/Cognitive Science/Human-Computer-Interaction or similar.
• Research experience (academia or industry) in working with industrial systems or similar large-scale safety critical systems is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of at least one of the following topics: Trust in automated system, Human-Automation Collaboration, Situational awareness, Decision making/Decision support, User Centered AI, Cognitive load assessment/management.
• Working knowledge of interaction design and user-centered design.
• Familiarity with tools such as Axure, Figma, AdobeXD, is considered an asset.
• You find a good balance between academic rigor and practical constraints to obtain well-grounded actionable insights.
• You are a creative and proactive problem-solver.
• You are fluent in English.
• We will request a presentation of your past work as part of the interview process.

More about us

Recruiting Manager Gayathri Gopalakrishnan, +4621-32 45 38, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +4621-34 21 48; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +4621 32 85 47; Unionen: Ing-Marie B Lindgren-Turpeinen, +4621-32 95 83. All other questions can be directed to Recruiting Consultant Linda Lundstedt, +46 722 05 65 54.

Apply today to inspire and influence the industry of the future. Please note that interviews will be held on an ongoing basis. Last day to apply is March 17, 2021.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take a look at our website http://www.abb.com.