Software Design Engineer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Manager, Manufacturing Support

Your role and responsibilities

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 position, 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 the role is: #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 products and test equipment in actual working environment • Monitoring module testing and implementing development measures in a global environment • Working closely with other functions in the unit, such as Operations teams, R&D and Quality, to support global productions • Collaborating with and support other ABB Distribution Automation factories and electronic manufacturing suppliers globally, including possibility to travel when the right level of skills is reached

Qualifications for the role

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. level degree from a relevant field, such as Electrical engineering, Automation or IT (equivalent qualifications from work experience or other training can be considered)
• Several years of work experience in a global industrial environment and production testing knowledge are seen as an advantage
• Previous experience with Labview programming. Other programming languages are considered an advantage
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to learn and adapt to new things swiftly
• Team player with good communication and collaboration skills
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, Finnish is considered an advantage
• Knowledge of electronics and module testing are seen as a benefit.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory 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, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model. For more information, please contact Kimmo Kallio, Manager, Global Manufacturing Support tel. +358 50 334 4146. Note that the preferred call time is between 3 and 5pm. Please apply for the position by March 23, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.