R&D Senior Engineer Firmware (80 -100%) — ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Quartino, Ticino
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 69 days ago
Role overview
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.
- At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.
- Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world.
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development.
- Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems.
- for the Role
- You are highly skilled in C/C++/Python/assembler backed by solid computer science fundamentals.
Main responsibilities
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development.
- Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems.
- You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team. Work model: #LI-Hybrid You will be mainly accountable for:
- Firmware Development: Design, develop, and implement firmware for Power Electronic Converters and communication modules, ensuring robust functionality and cybersecurity.
- Software Quality Assurance: Conduct unit, integration, and system testing to validate software performance and reliability.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with system architects and hardware/software engineers to translate system requirements into detailed firmware specifications.
- Innovation and Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to intellectual property creation and collaborate with global engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and share expertise.
Key requirements
- for the Role
- You are highly skilled in C/C++/Python/assembler backed by solid computer science fundamentals.
- You have solid knowledge in structured development processes, ranging from requirement analysis, design, and implementation to test and documentation.
- You have at least 5 years of experience in designing control firmware based on microcontrollers / DSPs for Power Electronic Products such as UPS, BESS, Renewable Energy systems.
- Possess an enhanced knowledge of development infrastructure: Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (git), lifecycle management, build systems, unit testing, debug probes, oscilloscopes, and similar tools.
- Exposure to Cyber Security concepts and knowledge of main industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, IEC61850, Profibus, CAN bus) are a plus.
- You are passionate about team working and innovation.
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Information or Electrical, Power Electronic, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, or comparable field
- You are at ease communicating in English and Italian More about us
- ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings.
- The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives.
Application process
- The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays.
- Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions.
- today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Company and context
- The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
- Join us.
- Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
- Run What Runs the World. ABBCareers #RunwithABB
- We value people from different backgrounds.
- Could this be your story?
Additional details
- Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Chapter Leader (Control Firmware)
- You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team. Work model: #LI-Hybrid You will be mainly accountable for: Qualifications for the Role
- You are at ease communicating in English and Italian ABBCareers #RunwithABB
- Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Notes and original content
- Run what runs the world.
- This Position reports to:
- Chapter Leader (Control Firmware)
- Your Role and
- Responsibilities
- You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.
- Work model: #LI-Hybrid
- You will be mainly accountable for:
- Qualifications for the Role
- You are at ease communicating in English and Italian
Questions about this listing
What salary does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) lists CHF 79'500 - 135'000 gross per year for this position in Quartino, Ticino. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
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