R&D Engineer Firmware (80 -100%)

ABB Oy, Process Industries
ABB Oy, Process Industries

Quartino, Province of Asti, Italy

Posted on Aug 12, 2026

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Contributes to ABB's success with technology, software, product, and/or system development. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to relevant problems. Provides ideas and can work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, products, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-hybrid

Location: Quartino Switzerland

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Firmware Development: Design, develop, and implement firmware for Power Electronic Converters and communication modules, ensuring robust functionality and cybersecurity
  • Software Quality Assurance: Conduct unit, integration, and system testing to validate software performance and reliability
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with system architects and hardware/software engineers to translate system requirements into detailed firmware specifications
  • Innovation and Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to intellectual property creation and collaborate with global engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and share expertise

Qualifications for the Role:

  • M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Information or Electrical, Power Electronic, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, or comparable field
  • You have at least 3 years of experience in designing control firmware based on microcontrollers / DSPs for Power Electronic Products such as UPS, BESS, Renewable Energy systems
  • You are highly skilled in C/C++/Python and Firmware Development.
  • You have solid knowledge in structured development processes, ranging from requirement analysis, design, and implementation to test and documentation.
  • Experience with development infrastructure, including Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), lifecycle management, build systems, unit testing, debug probes, oscilloscopes, and similar tools
  • Exposure to Cyber Security concepts and knowledge of main industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, EtherCAT) are a plus
  • You are passionate about teamwork and innovation.
  • You are at ease communicating in English and Italian

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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Aanvraag-ID: JR00043136