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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. 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.
This position reports to:
R&D Department Lead
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Your role and responsibilities
Join ABB's Process Control Platform team and contribute to the technology that powers critical industrial automation solutions worldwide. You will become part of a highly experienced and collaborative team where knowledge sharing, innovation, and team success are at the heart of everything we do.
You will contribute to the development of ABB’s next-generation process control platform, with a focus on embedded software for reliable, secure, and safety-critical industrial controllers.
This is an opportunity to work with advanced embedded software development, industrial communication technologies, and safety-critical systems in a modern and technically stimulating environment.
The location for this position is Västerås, Sweden, with a hybrid work model.
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in modern C++ for industrial automation platforms.
Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as QNX and VxWorks.
Contribute to software architecture, design discussions, code reviews, and technical decisions.
Develop and optimize multithread applications.
Use industrial communication technologies such as OPC UA, PROFINET, PROFIsafe, and similar protocols.
Design safety-certified and cybersecurity-focused products, including secure communication and secure boot technologies.
Collaborate closely with software, hardware, quality, and product teams to deliver reliable and high-performing solutions.
Qualifications for the role
To succeed in this role, you are an experienced software engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.
You have:
A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field, combined with strong proficiency in modern C++ development.
Experience in working with embedded systems, RTOS environments.
Experience with networking technologies and industrial communication protocols is considered a plus.
Knowledge of distributed control systems (DCS), IEC 61131-3, or ABB AC 800M products is considered an advantage, as is experience from safety-related or safety-certified product development, preferably according to IEC 61508 and SIL2/SIL3.
Experience with software quality practices including unit testing, functional testing and static code analysis.
Familiarity with Linux environments and containers are meritorious.
Fluency in both English and Swedish, written and spoken.
More about us
Recruiting Manager Åsa Unnerbäck, +46 70 356 18 00, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan J. Gustavsson, +46 72 230 10 93, Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +46 72 464 40 16, Unionen: Krista Andersson, +46 706 44 02 85. For all other questions, please contact Talent Partner Irma Leijon, +46 724 612 314.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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