At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

R&D Team Lead:

Your Role and Responsibilities:

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a central part in shaping future architectures of ABB’s

industrial communication products and solutions. The position is based at ABB Corporate Research Center

in Västerås, where cutting-edge research meets real industrial impact.

You will belong to a highly motivated, international research team and create next generation industrial

communication systems, while collaborating with researchers, technology and product managers, system

architects, and industrial partners. ABB offers an inspiring work environment with excellent opportunities

for professional growth and long-term career development.

Your Responsibilities:

• Initiate, lead, and participate in research projects focused on innovative industrial communication solutions.
• Design, implement, analyze, and evaluate communication network architectures for automation, industrial control, and monitoring.
• Validate ideas and concepts through prototypes and experimental pilots with a clear business relevance.
• Disseminate results through technical reports, patent applications, and scientific publications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate research results into deployable and impactful solutions.
• Build a professional network of internal and external contacts to actively share and acquire new knowledge across the organization.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• You hold an M.Sc. or PhD. degree in Communication Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience with Ethernet-based technologies for industrial communication, such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, TSN, OPC UA, and understanding of its real-time and reliability requirements.
• Knowledge of wireless technologies (e.g., 5G, Wi-Fi), network redundancy, and Quality of Service (QoS).
• Knowledge of IoT connectivity technologies (e.g., LTE-M, NB-IoT, BLE, NFC), communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, LwM2M), and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Understanding of time synchronization principles and protocols, such as NTP and PTP.
• You are curious, analytical, and motivated to work in a research-driven environment.
• You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and explaining complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Considered as a plus: hands-on prototyping skills regarding software (e.g., C, C++, Python, MATLAB, RTOS) and hardware (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino), as well as experience with laboratory instruments.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB provides competitive benefits, ask us!

More about us

At ABB Corporate Research Center, we explore new technologies and solutions on behalf of our business areas. We work in a department which is dedicated to creating innovative automation solutions to support ABB and our customers. The research team’s focus is on industrial networks and communication systems, belonging to the Automation Technology Department.

Recruiting Manager Dawid Ziobro, +46 72 245 00 87, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl-Fredrik Lindberg, +46 70 691 10 80; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Linda Lundstedt, +46 (72) 461 23 43.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is March 1. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process!

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

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Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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.