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This Position reports to:
Digital Solution Engineering ManagerWhat we believe in
ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.
We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.
Your role and responsibilities
The Lead (QE) for PA Core will serve as a dynamic techno-functional leader dedicated to enhancing the Quality Engineering framework across DataOps, Edge, Visualization, Packaging, and IAM within ABB Genix. The role is accountable for shaping automation-first practices, embedding QE in CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring governance and reusability across platform and customer project validations.
This position requires both technical depth and leadership capability – guiding teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring that PA Core QE becomes the foundation of trust for Genix APM and customer solutions.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
Define and own the QE strategy across PA Core areas (DataOps, Edge, Visualization, Packaging, IAM) while establishing governance for functional, non-functional, and regression coverage.
Implement the adoption of automation-first and shift-left practices, embedding CI/CD-integrated testing and continuous quality validation.
Coordinate the development and recycling of Golden Test Packs and acceptance packs, working with Platform, APM, and Domain teams to align QE outcomes with business KPIs.
Mentor QE engineers to build a high-performance, specialist-driven culture while ensuring compliance, security, and performance baselines are validated and measurable.
Qualifications for the role:
15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, including 3–5 years in a lead or architect role.
Demonstrated experience in platform/IIoT or industrial software solutions, ABB, Honeywell, AspenTech, GE Digital.
Demonstrated knowledge in creating testing strategies, ensuring quality governance, developing automation frameworks, and establishing teams focused on quality engineering.
Comprehensive knowledge of CI/CD integration using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
Practical involvement with automation tools and validation frameworks (PyTest, Playwright, JMeter, SQL/KQL) along with comprehension of industrial data flows (DataOps, Edge, OT/IT adapters, IAM security).
Knowledge of security and compliance standards, combined with effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills to engage senior stakeholders.
Delivered measurable outcomes including >90% QE automation coverage, 100% governance adoption, <3% defect leakage, higher first-time-right percentages, and consistent on-time release certification.
More about us
Our R&D engineers and scientists develop breakthrough technologies and products that change the way the world works and industries do business. We consistently explore new boundaries in technology, while retaining our focus on delivering solid returns for our customers and shareholders
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Skills Required
- 15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, including 3-5 years in a lead or architect role
- Demonstrated experience in platform/IIoT or industrial software solutions
- Demonstrated knowledge in creating testing strategies and developing automation frameworks
- Comprehensive knowledge of CI/CD integration using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions
- Practical involvement with automation tools and validation frameworks (PyTest, Playwright, JMeter, SQL/KQL)
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
