R&D Senior Engineer

Join ABB Power Grids and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
You will be part of our R&D department- SDK & Firmware at HVDC, within the division Power Grids in Ludvika. We are focusing mainly on hardware, software and system design working in close collaboration with the global organization. Now we are looking for enthusiasts who would like to strengthen our teams.
Your responsibilities
As a Senior R&D Engineer within SDK & Firmware you will be involved in pre-study, design and development of cutting-edge technologies that enable the current and next generation of modular advanced control for HVDC (MACH).
In our projects, you will work closely with both external and internal contacts.
Together with your highly competent colleagues you will develop and maintain the MACH platform.
You will further help develop the team’s skills within the areas of fieldbus communication, real time operating systems, computer architecture, both by taking part in, and contributing to, our great talent pool.
We offer an exciting job in an international environment where you will get great possibilities to develop further within ABB.
Living ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
A master’s degree with several years of experience or a PhD within Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Data Communications or similar field is highly qualifying.
You have a genuine interest in computers, programming and new technologies combined with several years’ experience from similar work.
Solid understanding of C/C++ and knowledge in C#
Good understanding of embedded technologies- digital signal processing, real time operating systems and/or multi-core systems
Experience in fieldbus communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN 2.0, CANopen, HDLC, TDM
Experience in debugging and root cause analysis of problems related to above technologies
Experience in scripting languages like Python is an added advantage
As you will be part of a global business, fluency in English is required, written and spoken alike. Proficiency in Swedish is a plus.

More about us
It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
Recruiting Manager, Samarth Deo, +46 240-68 71 01, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 240-78 25 73; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 240-78 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46240-78 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Recruitment Consultant Hanna Kontsu, +46 76-138 00 48.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome to apply at abb.com/careers and search for job ID SE73508207. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until 31.05.2020, so don’t delay – apply today!