R&D Firmware Engineer

ABB; Leinster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private Medical Allowance for you and

Family

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Internal mobility & mentorships

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous referral scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

ABB’s Dundalk R&D centre seeks a Firmware Engineer to design and deliver embedded firmware for next‑generation sensors and actuators. You will work with cross‑functional teams to implement robust algorithms and ensure hardware interaction runs smoothly.

You will contribute to real‑world measurement platforms, leverage RTOS and industry protocols, and participate in Agile processes to drive timely, quality releases in a global industrial technology context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline with firmware development experience.
• Strong Embedded C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems.
• Experience writing low-level PCB drivers, board bring-up, and hardware interaction.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, Cortex‑M) and peripherals including USB, UART, SPI, I²C, Timers, and PWM.
• Experience with RTOS, data acquisition, signal processing, and industrial protocols such as Modbus-RTU/RS232/RS485.
• Understanding of networking concepts and TCP/IP/UDP communications.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio, IAR, and Lauterbach; strong debugging and test design skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust firmware solutions for next-generation products.
• Design, implement, and integrate measurement and control algorithms on embedded platforms.
• Produce high-quality firmware designs, code, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver project objectives.
• Work within an Agile/Scrum environment with accurate estimates, planning, and progress updates.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve firmware and system issues across the product lifecycle.
• Support customers and manufacturing teams by investigating and resolving technical challenges.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the product portfolio.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

PCB drivers

C# basics

Modbus-RTU

Networking TCP/IP

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

IAR

Lauterbach

STM32

USB

UART

SPI

RS232/RS485

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 Hardware Group Manager

ABB is a global technology leader, delivering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the Process Industries sector. Our R&D Centre in Dundalk develops innovative measurement, computer imaging, and automation control technologies that help drive performance across the Pulp, Paper & Fiber (PP&F) industry.

We are seeking a Firmware Engineer with a strong understanding of embedded systems design to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next-generation sensors, measurement platforms, and actuators, working collaboratively within cross-functional engineering teams to bring innovative products to market.

As part of ABB, you’ll join a truly global organisation at the forefront of sustainable industrial technology. We offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth, enabling you to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on the future of process industries.

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’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role And Responsibilities

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

• Work model: onsite from our Dundalk location {}


• Develop and maintain robust, scalable firmware solutions for next-generation products.


• Design, implement, and integrate measurement and control algorithms on embedded platforms.


• Produce high-quality firmware designs, code, and technical documentation.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver project objectives.


• Work within an Agile/Scrum environment, providing accurate estimates, planning, and progress updates.


• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve firmware and system issues throughout the product lifecycle.


• Support customers and manufacturing teams by investigating and resolving technical challenges.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the product portfolio.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, with working experience in firmware development.


• Strong Embedded C/C++ programming skills and experience developing firmware for embedded systems.


• Experience writing low-level PCB drivers, board bring-up activities, and working directly with hardware, schematics, and electronics.


• Knowledge of microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, Cortex-M) and peripherals including USB, UART, SPI, I²C, Timers, and PWM.


• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), data acquisition, signal processing, and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus-RTU and RS232/RS485.


• Understanding of networking concepts and implementation of TCP/IP and UDP communications.


• Proficiency with development and debugging tools such as Visual Studio, IAR, and Lauterbach, alongside strong troubleshooting and test design skills.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning; exposure to C# development and UML design tools is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Private Medical Allowance for yourself and family


• Competitive contributory Pension Scheme


• Employee Share Acquisition Plan


• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Generous employee referral scheme


• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

More About Us

The Process Industries Division serves the mining, minerals processing, metals, cement, pulp and paper, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage, as well as their associated service industries. The Division brings deep industry domain expertise coupled with the ability to integrate both automation and electrical systems, increase productivity and reduce overall capital and operating costs for customers. For mining, metals and cement customers, solutions include specialized products and services, as well as total production systems. The Division designs, plans, engineers, supplies, installs and commissions integrated electrical and motion systems, including electric equipment, drives, motors, high power rectifiers and equipment for automation and supervisory control within a variety of areas including mineral handling, mining operations, aluminum smelting, hot and cold steel applications and cement production. The offering for the pulp and paper industries includes control systems, quality control systems, drive systems, on-line sensors, actuators and field instruments. Digitalization solutions, including collaborative operations and augmented reality, help improve plant and enterprise productivity, and reduce maintenance and energy costs.

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