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This Position reports to:
R&D Team Lead-Manager
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.
This role is contributing to the EL Smart Power business in Xiamen China
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Develop software and conduct functional testing for industrial devices.
- Clarify software requirements and prepare relevant design documents.
- Comply with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and utilize product management tools.
- Analyze/resolve product technical issues and provide technical support
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in software development using C/C++/gdb/Bash/PHP under Linux.
- Knowledge of Linux rootfs/grub is preferred.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, familiarity with wireshark/iptables/OpenSSL.
- Knowledge of industrial fieldbus protocols: Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, OPCUA is preferred.
- Strong English language skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
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. 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. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in software development
- Experience with C/C++/gdb/Bash/PHP under Linux
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
