R&D Senior Engineer - Electronics Hardware

R&D Senior Engineer – Electronics Hardware Development

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This position reports to:

R&D Unit Lead

The work model for the role is: hybrid

Key responsibilities

Join our motivated team as an R&D Senior Engineer – Electronics Hardware Development and contribute to shaping the next generation of high-quality, scalable, and easily configurable control and monitoring devices within ABB's Electrification Business Area.

In this role, you will bring creative ideas to product realization initiatives and drive innovative development projects tailored to customer needs. You will be part of an agile, cross-functional, and globally connected team that values collaboration and innovation.

We are looking for a highly motivated, hands-on engineer with a proactive mindset and the drive to develop new solutions for today's technical challenges.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits from concept to serial production
• Create schematics, define PCB layout constraints, and prepare verification specifications
• Perform simulations, prototype testing, and document design results
• Collaborate with product management, system architects, and software teams to derive hardware requirements
• Monitor technology trends and identify technical drivers for R&D projects
• Take responsibility for hardware development activities, including risk assessment and supplier coordination
• Contribute to intellectual property discussions and drive patent creation for ABB

Qualifications for the role

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electronics development for embedded systems, ideally in an industrial environment
• Advanced degree in Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field
• Strong expertise in designing electronic circuits and schematics for industrial applications
• Proficiency with electronic simulation tools
• Experience in EMC-compliant design
• Knowledge of functional safety and related standards (e.g. IEC 61508); certification is an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 5%)
• Excellent command of English (C1 level); German skills (B2 level) are an asset but not mandatory

Benefits

• Canteen
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Workpractices
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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