R&D Senior Engineer | R&D Senior Engineer (m/w/d)

ABB AG

Minden, Westfalen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Oct 30, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This R&D Senior Engineer position seeks an experienced professional to lead complex hardware development projects within the industrial process automation sector. Day-to-day responsibilities include supporting the full hardware lifecycle, from analyzing customer requirements and implementation to testing, validation, and maintenance of existing embedded systems. The role requires making central design decisions, solving challenging industrial problems, selecting appropriate technologies and components, and ensuring seamless integration through close collaboration with the software development team. Key qualifications include a university degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, proven experience in hardware design, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in software development, preferably in industrial automation R&D. Fluency in German and negotiation-level English are essential prerequisites for success in this influential hybrid role, driving progress in robust and efficient hardware solutions.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable course of study

Experience

  • Experience in hardware design
  • At least three years in professional software development
  • Professional experience in research and development (R&D) in industrial automation (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Software IDEs and Debugging Tools
  • Experience with external partner and stakeholder collaboration

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified