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Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

Our global R&D Power Electronics competence center in Turgi, Switzerland, currently has an opening for a R&D Engineer of Embedded Software for High-Power Drives. In this role, you will contribute to software development related to Medium Voltage AC motor drives and/or grid-connected converters used in various industrial applications. Do you combine an excellent understanding of electrical and software engineering with the ability to hone your skills continuously as technology evolves? Imagine what we could achieve together. Join us!

Your responsibilities

• Work within a project team responsible for the full range of activities associated with the development of software used in AC motor drives and/or grid-connected converters.


• Analyze the system to be controlled, define and clarify required tasks, and ensure effective execution of projects – on time and in budget


• Design embedded real-time software running on DSP, CPU, and/or FPGA


• Plan and prepare intelligible documentation for all software developed


• Contribute to software testing to ensure defined quality standards are met


• Provide professional technical support for internal customers (Level 4, Commissioning)

Your background

• Solid qualifications in the field of Electrical and/or Software Engineering


• Solid knowledge of power converters and motor drives


• Experience with real-time system software programming, communication protocols, requirements analysis, testing, and documentation


• Experience with C and/or C++ programming


• Demonstrable understanding of control theory, linear controller design, MATLAB/Simulink, and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation


• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills together with drive, commitment, and team spirit


• Excellent command of English, knowledge of German would be an asset