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This Position reports to:

BL Technology Manager, Metals

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary R&D Software Engineer to strengthen our global R&D organization in the metal’s automation business. This role is pivotal in shaping advanced automation solutions for steel, aluminum, and other metals processes. You will lead complex development projects, define strategic technology directions, and act as a recognized technical authority in industrial automation for metals production. Your work will directly influence next-generation control systems and digital solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Leadership: Define system architecture and future technology directions for distributed control systems (DCS) in demanding industrial environments

• Innovation & Development: Drive new product and solution development for DCS through exceptional technical thinking.

• Expertise Sharing: Act as a global technical authority, mentoring teams and fostering collaboration across disciplines.

• Customer & Market Insight: Evaluate technologies and markets, maintain knowledge of competitor products, and ensure alignment with ABB’s strategic roadmap.

• Problem Solving: Provide expertise and practical solutions for complex technical challenges.

• Requirements Management: Act as a stakeholder toward other R&D organizations, ensuring alignment of requirements and priorities with business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.

• Deep knowledge of control systems (hardware and software), software development, communication standards, and real-time OS.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded real-time programming, working as a software developer with C/C++.

• Strong ability to mentor and transfer knowledge globally.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in automation for metals or similar industrial environments.

• Hands-on expertise with ABB 800xA, other DCS platforms, and controller runtime environments.

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and cybersecurity standards.

• Background in software development for automation systems

• Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and drive technology adoption.

Tool and OS Knowledge:

• Microsoft Visual Studio with C/C++ for embedded real-time programming.

• Microsoft Visual Studio with C# for Windows programming.

• Microsoft Azure DevOps for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative development workflows.

• CMake for build scripts

• Embedded Linux operating system for embedded applications

• Wind River Vx Works RTOS

• Wind River Workbench for real-time embedded applications on Vx Works

Why Join Us

• Be part of a global leader in automation and electrification.

• Work on cutting-edge projects shaping the future of automation in Metals.

• Inclusive culture with strong focus on sustainability and career development.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.