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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

R&D Team Lead:

Your role and responsibilities

Take your next career step at ABB Robotics and join us on an exciting journey into the future of industrial automation. As we transition into a new era with Soft Bank and build the next generation of industrial robots and Physical AI, you will be part of a team that is redefining how humans and robots work together. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of safe, intelligent robotics.

In this role, you will join our dedicated Functional Safety and embedded software team consisting of five developers and one architect. As our architect’s workload grows – especially around safety reviews and design evaluations – we are now strengthening the team with an experienced Senior Functional Safety Software Developer.

Your main tasks will include:

• Developing and enhancing our functional safety software, focusing on performance level D solutions with high safety integrity requirements.

• Conducting technical pre-studies, proposing robust software and architectural solutions, and contributing to a holistic system view.

• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 10218, ISO 13849, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508.

• Performing safety analyses using methods like FMEA and fault tree analyses.

• Collaborating with architects, hardware teams, and other R&D teams to ensure safe and reliable robot behavior.

• Reviewing code, documentation, and functional safety concepts to support certification and long-term maintainability.

• Working hands on with embedded software development in C, C++, and C# using Visual Studio, Azure DevOps and GitHub.

Your Background

To succeed in this role, you have:

• 8–15 years of experience in functional safety software development within robotics, machinery, automotive, or similar safety critical industries.

• Solid understanding of Machine Directive,ISO 13849, and/or other functional safety frameworks such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508.

• Proven experience in embedded development using C/C++/C#.

• Experience with safety analysis tools and techniques (FMEA, FTA).

• Practical engineering mindset – master’s or bachelor’s degree preferred; what matters most is strong, hands on industry experience.

• Fluent Swedish, both spoken and written.

• Willingness to be onsite in Västerås 3–4 days/week during the first years, to build collaboration and deep product understanding.

Experience from robotics, industrial automation, or safety critical real time systems is highly valued.

More About Us

At ABB Robotics, you will join an ambitious R&D organization where all core engineering disciplines come together to build some of the world’s most advanced industrial robots. As part of the planned Soft Bank backed future of ABB Robotics, you will contribute to a global transformation of automation, safety, and Physical AI.

We offer:

• A senior role with significant impact on the safety and reliability of our next generation robots.

• A collaborative, highly skilled team environment.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Recruiting Manager: Stefan Westberg, +46 72 461 31 40. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Pia Sandström, +4672 525 90 30; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +46 730 30 30 36.

Last day to apply is: April 12

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