Software Design Engineer

ABB Oy; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Oy, Distribution Solutions in Vaasa, is seeking a Software Design Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing Support team. You will focus on production testing software development and maintenance, collaborating with skilled teammates in a hybrid work model.

The role offers scope for junior and senior experts, with LabVIEW programming and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, R&D and Quality to support global production and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical engineering, automation, IT or related field.
• Several years in a global industrial environment with production testing experience.
• LabVIEW programming experience; other languages a strong advantage.
• Strong problem solving and quick learning ability.
• Fluency in English; Finnish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining test systems and production tests in a global environment.
• LabVIEW programming across production lines.
• Verifying developed codes with product and test equipment in real-world environments.
• Collaborating with Operations, R&D and Quality to support global production.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

English fluency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical engineering, automation, IT

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

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, 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 this role is hybrid, #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 product and test equipment in actual working environment
• Working closely with other functions in the unit, such as Operations teams, R&D and Quality, to support global productions
• Collaboration with and support other ABB Distribution Automation factories and electronic manufacturing suppliers globally, including possibility to travel when right level of skills is reached

Qualifications for the Role

• BSc. or MSc. level degree from a relevant field, such as Electrical engineering, automation or IT
• Several years of work experience in a global industrial environment, production testing knowledge and focus on software are seen as an advantage
• Knowledge and previous experience with Labview programming, all other programming languages are considered a strong advantage
• Good problem solving skills and ability to learn and adapt to new things swiftly
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, Finnish is considering an advantage
• Team player with good communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with electronics or production testing and embedded electronics are seen as a benefit BSc. or MSc. level degree in Electrical engineering, automation, IT or a relevant field, Several years of work experience in a global industrial environment (advantage), Production testing knowledge and focus on software (advantage), Knowledge and previous experience with Labview programming, Proficiency in other programming languages (strong advantage), Good problem solving skills and ability to learn and adapt swiftly, Fluency in English, both written and spoken, Team player with good communication and collaboration skills, Familiarity with electronics, production testing, or embedded electronics (benefit)