Test Lead ABB Process Control Platform

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:
Cluster Manager CION
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Do you want to shape the future of industrial automation and quality assurance?
At ABB, we're developing the next generation of our world-leading Process Control Platform, used by customers across a wide range of industries worldwide. As a Test Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of a global product developed in Malmö and deployed across ABB's Process Automation portfolio.
You will lead a growing team of test engineers and drive the development of advanced automated testing solutions for a highly complex technology environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Your role and responsibilities
Lead and develop the PIT (Product Integration Test) team, currently consisting of 6-7 engineers and expected to grow.
Drive the development of automated test solutions for both embedded controllers and engineering components.
Oversee testing of backend services, advanced engineering tools and editors, communication layers, software libraries, and complex platform functionality.
Ensure quality and coverage for critical areas such as redundancy, hot swap capabilities, cybersecurity, safety, performance, and system stability.
Lead the continued development of the PIT test framework, a platform developed in Malmö and intended for global use across ABB.
Report test progress, quality metrics, and overall test status to development projects and stakeholders.
Plan and coordinate test activities within the team while acting as Scrum Master.
Define, implement, and continuously improve the test strategy and test processes.
Collaborate closely with other testing organizations and development teams within Process Control Platform R&D to ensure a consistent quality approach.
Qualifications for the role
Proven experience as a Test Lead or in a similar test leadership role within software and hardware development.
Experience testing physical products and systems in complex technical environments.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Hands-on experience with automated testing and test frameworks.
Strong knowledge of containerized environments, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure DevOps.
Experience with scripting and basic software development.
Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English.
More about us
We develop today's and tomorrow's world-leading DCS (Distributed Control System) for process industries all over the world. Our customers include the pharmaceutical industry, mines, refineries, steel mills and power plants.
Recruiting Manager Mårten Svensson, +46 725 887 121 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Hakan J. Gustavsson, +46 72 230 10 93; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +46 724 644 016; Unionen: Mikael Hammar, +46 730 887 060. All other questions can be directed to 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.