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This position reports to:
Manager, Manufacturing Support__
We are now looking for a new Software Design Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing Support team at ABB Oy, Distribution Solutions in Vaasa. In this, you will be responsible for production testing software development and production maintenance in collaboration with your highly skilled teammates. We are primarily looking for an experienced technical expert, but the position can be adjusted based on the selected candidate to also suit more junior experts with some relevant experience and high motivation to develop further.
The work model for this role is hybrid, #Li-Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Developing and maintaining test systems and production tests in a global environment
- Labview programming
- Verifying developed codes with product and test equipment in actual working environment
- Working closely with other functions in the unit, such as Operations teams, R&D and Quality, to support global productions
- Collaboration with and support other ABB Distribution Automation factories and electronic manufacturing suppliers globally, including possibility to travel when right level of skills is reached
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the Role- BSc. or MSc. level degree from a relevant field, such as Electrical engineering, automation or IT
- Several years of work experience in a global industrial environment, production testing knowledge and focus on software are seen as an advantage
- Knowledge and previous experience with Labview programming, all other programming languages are considered a strong advantage
- Good problem solving skills and ability to learn and adapt to new things swiftly
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, Finnish is considering an advantage
- Team player with good communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with electronics or production testing and embedded electronics are seen as a benefit
Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model.
More about usABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users.
If you have questions, please contact Manager, Global Manufacturing Support, Kimmo Kallio, tel. +358 503 344146. Please note the following call times: 6.8. and 7.8. (between 10-12). Apply for the position by August 16th, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Skills Required
- BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or IT
- Knowledge and previous experience with LabVIEW programming
- Several years of work experience in a global industrial environment with production testing focus
- Familiarity with electronics, production testing and embedded electronics
- Good problem solving skills and ability to learn and adapt swiftly
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
- Finnish language skills
- Team player with good communication and collaboration skills
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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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