Electronic Designer / FPGA

ABB Schweiz AG; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop electronic circuits and embedded software, focusing on automation and digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic engineering with proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and C/C++. Join ABB to empower industries to operate efficiently and cleanly while contributing to meaningful projects in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in electronic engineering.
• Fluency in French is required; English is also required for customer communication.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits and skills in commissioning electronic boards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits, including digital and analog modeling.
• Select electronic components and design embedded software.
• Engage in multidisciplinary design reviews and contribute to project planning.

Skills

VHDL/Verilog programming

C/C++ proficiency

Analytical skills

Prototyping skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

College diploma in Programmable Electronics and Robotics

Tools

Altium Designer

Pspice

Matlab

Python

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world

This position reports to: Superviseur, Groupe électronique

ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.

We offer a broad range of automation, electrification, and digital solutions for process, hybrid, and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software, measurement, analytics solutions, and services.

Your Role: Own the Challenge

1. Design and develop electronic circuits, including digital and analog modeling and simulation.
2. Select electronic components.
3. Design embedded software (microcontroller, FPGA) and test software.
4. Contribute to design documentation, technical budgets, testing, and commissioning documentation.
5. Participate in commissioning and testing electronic boards.
6. Engage in multidisciplinary design reviews and present project progress.
7. Collaborate in project planning and estimation tasks.

What it takes to Run what runs the world

• Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, or a college diploma (DEC) in Programmable Electronics and Robotics (TSO), with at least 10 years of experience in electronic engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of VHDL/Verilog programming and proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of electronic circuits; skilled in prototyping and commissioning electronic boards.
• Knowledge of software such as Altium Designer, Pspice, Matlab, Python is an asset; fluency in French and English, spoken and written. French is required; English is also required for communication with outside Quebec customers.

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support tailored to your goals. Every idea and action contributes to something bigger.

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ABB values dedication, commitment, and expertise. As an Employment Equity Employer, we promote an inclusive and diverse workforce, aligned with the Employment Equity Program, representing women, indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and encourage self-identification during the application process.