Senior Control Software Engineer for Traction Applications (80-100%)
Senior Control Software Engineer for Traction Applications (80-100%)
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This is a position with grade
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This position reports to
Head of Global Control Engineering - Traction
Your role and responsibilities
At ABB Traction, we're powering the future of sustainable transportation. Locomotives, trams, trains, buses, mining trucks-if it is big and moves, we're powering it. Now, we're looking for a Senior Control Software Engineer to help us design the next generation of traction technologies.You will be mainly accountable for:• Developing control software for traction converter projects, empowering our customers to bring their transportation solutions to life.• Driving projects from defining software requirements to delivering a fully operational release on the final system, while creating and maintaining software documentation aligned with standards and homologation requirements.• Solving complex challenges in real-time simulators, laboratories and on vehicles at customer site.• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and support commissioning on-site and remotely (10%-20% travel).• Creating precise documentation and contribute to advancing our software standard architecture.• Providing technical support to colleagues, cross-disciplinary teams, and customers.
Qualifications for the role
- University (higher education) degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science, or similar
- At least 3 years in closed-loop control, signal processing, algorithm development or real time programming
- Proficiency in MATLAB Simulink or IEC 61131-3 programming languages, a strong understanding of converter control and power electronics, and familiarity with versioning tools such as SVN or Git
- You are a structured and detail-oriented problem solver, a team player who thrives in collaborative environments, and a quick learner with a creative, solution-driven mindset
- Fluency in English is require. German is a plus
More about us
ABB Traction is the leading provider of traction technologies, driving innovation in rail and e-mobility. Our traction,auxiliary and energy storage solutions make transportation easier, saving energy every day. Our people and our cultureare the foundation of our success. All of us together make the difference for our customers every day.We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). The recruiting process isbeing led by Peter Reinhardt, Talent Partner ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you want to discover more about ABB, take anotherlook at our website www.abb.com.The work model for the role is: #LI-HybridABB Data Privacy Statement:https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate
