FPGA Engineer (m/f/d)

ABB; Minden; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible  (

Job summary

ABB is seeking a hardware engineer to shape FPGA-based solutions and embedded software for modern FPGA/SoC architectures. You will design VHDL systems, perform simulations, timing analysis, and hardware validation, while collaborating closely with hardware and software teams.

The role involves development and maintenance of existing systems, with a hybrid work model and global impact across products. Strong communication skills and fluency in English and German are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable field.
• 3+ years of hardware development experience.
• Proficient in FPGA design (AMD/Xilinx, Altera) and VHDL.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and test FPGA and SoC architectures.
• Design VHDL-based systems and verification environments.
• Conduct simulations, timing analysis, and hardware validation.
• Develop embedded software for microcontrollers.
• Support hardware design processes (schematics, layout reviews, testing).
• Maintain and improve existing systems; collaborate with hardware and software teams.

Skills

English (business-fluent)

German (fluent)

FPGA design

Embedded software development

Hardware development

VHDL

Vivado

ModelSim

Ethernet & Profibus

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vivado

ModelSim

PIC

ATMEGA

STM32

MicroBlaze

Job description

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:

R&D Team Lead

The work model for the role is: hybrid /

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our hardware and embedded systems.

You will support the conception, design, implementation, and testing of modern FPGA-based solutions, as well as the maintenance and further development of existing systems.

• Development, implementation, and testing of complex FPGA and SoC architectures
• Design of VHDL-based systems and development of verification environments
• Execution of simulations, timing analysis, and hardware validation
• Development of embedded software for microcontrollers
• Support of the hardware design team (schematic and layout reviews, testing, documentation)
• Maintenance and continuous improvement of existing systems
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and close coordination with hardware and software teams

Your profile

• Completed degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field of study
• At least 3+ years of relevant professional experience in hardware development.
• Good knowledge in FPGA design (AMD/Xilinx, Altera, VHDL)
• Confident handling of common FPGA development tools (Vivado, ModelSim)
• Experience in embedded software development (e.g., PIC, ATMEGA, STM32, MicroBlaze)
• Good knowledge in classical hardware development as well as in handling hardware design tools
• Basic knowledge in handling bus systems such as Ethernet, PROFIBUS, or similar fieldbus systems
• Strong communication and teamwork skills combined with an independent, analytical, and structured working style
• English: business-fluent (written and spoken); German: fluent (written and spoken)

Benefits

• Canteen
• Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible Workpractices
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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