Research Scientist - Industrial Communication & Edge Computing

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.
Join us and work in a team that is dedicated to create innovative control solutions to support future digital technologies within ABB. We offer a stimulating and flexible work environment with many diverse opportunities to grow your career.
Reporting to Research Team Manager, you will be working on the future architecture of ABB’s software-based products, with a special focus on industrial communication as well as containerized SW applications and environments. We are looking for a person with the eagerness to transfer and apply world-class academic research into an industrial environment. You will work within a highly motivated, international team of researchers. We offer a family-friendly work environment with many diverse opportunities to grow your career.
This is a short term, project employment of 6 months.


Your responsibilities
Participate in challenging research projects on innovative wireless and wired connectivity solutions in conjunction with real-time edge compute applications, work with international ABB business units, customers, and renowned academic institutes.
Gather requirements, develop innovative concepts, scout emerging technologies, design architectures, create models, validate concepts by prototypes with real business impact, and demonstrate them.
Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.
Build a network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise.
Following the best software development practices ensure high quality deliverables.



Your background
M.Sc in communication systems, electronics/electrical engineering or a related field.
Theoretical and practical knowledge in Industrial Ethernet or Industrial wireless technologies (e.g. 5G, WiFi, OPC UA, TSN), as well as network management, network redundancy, and QoS.
Knowledge of real-time SW virtualization and containerization, multi-access edge computing, and mainstream cloud computing frameworks.
Fast prototyping skills including software (e.g. C, C++, C#, Python, Matlab), hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi, Arduino) and operation of instruments.
Skills in cyber security and protocols for functional safety are also appreciated.



More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
Recruiting Manager (Linus Thrybom, +46 21 32 36 09) will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: (Mikael Blomqvist, +46 21 34 21 48), Unionen: (Ing-Marie B Lindgren-Turpeinen, +46 21 32 95 83), Ledarna: (Lenny Larsson +4621-32 85 47). All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner (Anna Nordlund, +46 761 42 01 39).
Apply today and help us change together the course of an entire industry.
The application period is running until December 17. Please note that interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.