ABB Robotics Application Software Leader

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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: Technology Development Manager I.

Purpose

Provide technical leadership for the Robotics Application Software discipline within GSC Electronics R&D. Define the technology roadmap, mentor next-generation engineers, and deliver modular, standardized solutions to global electronics customers.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and deploy production-ready robotic systems for electronics manufacturing (high accuracy assembly, sanding, dispensing, inspection, etc.)
• Leverage AI, 2-D/3-D vision, and virtual manufacturing to raise throughput, yield, and cost-efficiency
• Partner with product portfolio, mechanical, controls, and quality management to identify improvement opportunities and create innovative, scalable solutions
• Travel to customer sites as required (estimated <30%) to lead pilot-project rollout, technical training, and product-level support
• Lead Root Cause Analysis using data-driven methods and state-of-the-art tools; drive issues to closure
• Author and deliver executive-ready reports, specifications, and technical roadmaps to customers and stakeholders

Requirements

• M.S./Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field
• ≥ 5 years in cutting-edge industrial automation
• Track record of shipping AI/vision-guided robotic cells into high-volume manufacturing (electronics, EV, semiconductor)
• Demonstrated leadership of a technical team (taskforce, scrum team, or chapter) of ≥ 3 engineers, delivering on time and within budget
• Hands-on ownership of technology roadmaps, TRL assessments, and stage-gate processes from concept to factory floor
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to engage effectively across cultures with key customers and cross-functional teams
• Experience building synthetic data pipelines, factory digital twins, or virtual commissioning (e.g., NVIDIA Omniverse, Siemens NX MCD) is preferred
• Practical expertise in at least two modern AI/robotics and vision stacks among Py Torch, OpenCV, PCL, Move It, or ROS/ROS2 is preferred
• Expert-level C# or Python coding, ASP.NET / Blazor web-development is a plus
• Six-Sigma Black Belt or formal RCA certification is preferred
• International study or work experience is preferred

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