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This position reports to:
R&D Team Lead__
Your role and responsibilities
The role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a central part in shaping future architectures of ABB’s industrial communication products and solutions. The position is based at ABB Corporate Research Center in Västerås, where cutting-edge research meets real industrial impact.
You will belong to a highly motivated, international research team and create next generation industrial communication systems, while collaborating with researchers, technology and product managers, system architects, and industrial partners. ABB offers an inspiring work environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Initiate, lead, and participate in research projects focused on innovative industrial communication solutions
Design, implement, analyze, and evaluate communication network architectures for automation, industrial control, and monitoring
Validate ideas and concepts through prototypes and experimental pilots with a clear business relevance
Disseminate results through technical reports, patent applications, and scientific publications
Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate research results into deployable and impactful solutions
Build a professional network of internal and external contacts to actively share and acquire new knowledge across the organization
Qualifications for the role
You hold an MSc or PhD degree in Communication Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Good knowledge and hands-on experience with Ethernet-based technologies for industrial communication, such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, TSN, OPC UA, and understanding of its real-time and reliability requirements.
Knowledge of wireless technologies (e.g., 5G, Wi-Fi), network redundancy, and Quality of Service (QoS)
Knowledge of IoT connectivity technologies (e.g., LTE-M, NB-IoT, BLE, NFC), communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, LwM2M), and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
You are curious, analytical, and motivated to work in a research-driven environment
You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and explaining complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Hands-on prototyping skills regarding software (e.g., C, C++, Python, MATLAB, RTOS) and hardware (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontrollers), as well as experience with laboratory instruments.
More about us
At ABB Corporate Research Center, we explore new technologies and solutions on behalf of our business areas. We work in a department which is dedicated to creating innovative automation solutions to support ABB and our customers. The research team’s focus is on industrial networks and communication systems, belonging to the Automation Technology department.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.
Recruiting team leader Dawid Ziobro, +46 72 245 0087, will answer your questions. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist , +46 768 06 00 11; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Irma Leijon, +46 72 461 23 14.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Skills Required
- MSc or PhD degree in Communication Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
- Hands-on experience with Ethernet-based technologies (PROFINET, EtherCAT, TSN, OPC UA)
- Knowledge of wireless technologies (5G, Wi-Fi), network redundancy, and QoS
- Experience with IoT connectivity technologies and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
- Hands-on prototyping skills with software (C, C++, Python, MATLAB, RTOS) and hardware (Raspberry Pi, Arduino)
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.
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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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