R&D Engineer – Firmware & Linear Drive

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Team Lead

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Your Role & Responsibilities 

Would you like to work on forward-looking solutions for complex challenges in linear drive technology? As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will develop innovative concepts for the control and regulation of highly dynamic drive systems – from the initial idea to series production readiness.

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. 

The work model for the role is: onsite with 10 home office days a month 

• Develop solution concepts as part of an interdisciplinary project team – from initial idea to series production readiness

• Contribute to the design and development of control systems for new generations of linear drive systems

• Create functional simulations and ensure verification and documentation of the developed solutions

• Test, commission, and validate the systems using existing tools for version control and continuous integration

Our team dynamics  

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. 

What it takes to Run what runs the world 

• Well-founded technical education (FH, TU) in one of the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, mechatronics, telematics, or similar.

• Knowledge and experience in the field of control engineering in the drive technology environment

• Programming skills, preferably in C

• Analytical and solution-oriented thinking skills

• Outgoing personality with a high degree of organizational and teamwork skills

• Independent and structured way of working and high self-motivation

• Good German and business English

We offer a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond: 

• Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life. 

• Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy. 

• Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances. 

• Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance. 

• Inclusive Culture – An international work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

The minimum compensation, in accordance with the electrical and electronics industry collective agreement, is € 3.888,53 – 4.472,11 monthly for a full-time position as of May 2026. But we would be pleased to speak in person about your compensation package in relation to your qualifications and experience! 

More about us: Machine Automation, ABB  ABB’s Machine Automation division delivers automation solutions and services for machine and factory applications across industries such as consumer-packaged goods, printing, life sciences, plastics, energy and maritime. With its B&R’s product portfolio, the division delivers integrated control and software, motion control, mechatronics, and machine automation technologies designed to simplify processes and optimize factory operations.   

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.  

Run What Runs the World. 

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