R&D Application Engineer

ABB Inc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Motion Bangalore is seeking an experienced R&D Senior Engineer to help advance our strategic technology direction. You will contribute ideas, develop software and drive application projects in Codeys, FCB, C and ladder logic while collaborating with global R&D units.

The role involves 25–50% travel to sites and customers, hands-on development, testing at factory and on site, and knowledge transfer through product training.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E in Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, or Electronics and Instrumentation.
• 5–8 years’ technical experience with variable frequency drives (low voltage) or similar.
• Understanding of VFD principles; knowledge of Function block programming, Ladder logic, and Structured Text.

Responsibilities

• Continuous product development in collaboration with global R&D units.
• Application development and programming in Codeys, FCB, C, and Ladder.
• Motion and Servo applications: development, execution, and understanding customer needs.
• Factory and site trials for application proof; internal/customer support (backend).
• Application training for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support achievement of targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and address risks.
• Align activities with ABB's current strategic direction.

Skills

Variable frequency drives

Ladder logic

Embedded programming

Functional programming

Education

B.Tech / B.E in Electrical and Electronics

B.Tech / B.E in Electronics and Communication

B.Tech / B.E in Electronics and Instrumentation

Tools

Codeys

FCB

C programming

Ladder programming

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.

Den här positionen rapporterar till: R&D Senior Engineer

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the strategic technology direction by contributing your own ideas for identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative technology, software and solutions. Each day, you will assist the Research and Development (R&D) team by executing your assigned tasks and using technical knowledge in a structured way. You will also showcase your expertise by staying abreast of the state of the art and actively applying this knowledge. The work model for the role is: Office and site travel based on customer and project requirements (25 to 50%). This role is contributing to the MODP Business Division in Peenya - Bangalore India. You will be mainly accountable for:

• Continuous product development in collaboration with global R&D units.
• Application development & Programming in codeys, FCB, C, Ladder
• Motion and Servo applications, development and executions. Understanding the customer need and implementing the same.
• Trails at factory and site for the application proof. Internal / customer support (backend). Application support for sales. Product technical training (internal/External)
• Working as a reliable contributor in R&D projects. Using technical know-how in your own area of competence to solve problems.
• Supporting the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost), and raising and addressing risks.
• Knowing some of the key drivers for ABB in your own area and performing activities in line with the current direction.

Qualifications for the role:

• University degree (B.Tech/B.E) in Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation.
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ technical experience in working with variable frequency drives ( low voltage) or similar area.
• Thorough understanding of variable frequency drive working principles.Knowledge of Functional program, Ladder logic, structure text.
• Working or development of different application. Commissioning experience in ABB drives and ABB other products (PLC) or similar will be added advantage.
• Embedded programming knowledge is an advantage. Knowledge of Process know how of different industry will be added advantage.Technical and practical approach. Customer and result oriented working style.

More about us:

ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story?