R&D ENGINEER

ABB; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automation software using IEC 61131 languages and to translate domain knowledge from process industries into scalable automation features.

The role involves implementing control strategies, collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams, and delivering reusable engineering assets to improve product quality and efficiency. Hybrid work model available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IEC 61131 programming with ST, FBD, and ladder logic.
• Experience with automation libraries, templates, and modular control apps.
• Knowledge of process industries and cross-functional Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain industrial automation apps using IEC 61131 languages.
• Create reusable engineering assets to improve quality and efficiency.
• Translate domain knowledge into scalable automation features.
• Design and implement control strategies: sequencing, state machines, alarms.
• Participate in requirements analysis, design reviews, and architecture discussions.
• Perform unit, integration, and functional validation with root-cause analysis.
• Prepare documentation: specs, design docs, interfaces, test reports.
• Collaborate in Agile teams with software engineers, QA, and product owners.
• Contribute to product improvement by optimizing performance and maintainability.

Skills

IEC 61131 programming

Structured Text

Function Block Diagram

Ladder Logic

Automation engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems, Automation Engineering

Tools

ABB System 800xA

ABB Sattline

Job description

Reports to: R&D Department/Local Unit Lead.

Work model: Hybrid.

Your role and responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain industrial automation applications using IEC 61131 programming languages such as Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Ladder Logic.
• Develop reusable engineering assets including function block libraries, templates, standard sequences, and configurable automation modules to improve product quality and engineering efficiency.
• Translate domain knowledge from Food & Beverage, Chemical, Refinery, Oil & Gas, or similar process industries into scalable automation functionality and product features.
• Design and implement industrial control strategies including sequencing, state machines, interlocks, permissives, alarms, diagnostics, and process automation logic.
• Participate in requirement analysis, solution design, architecture discussions, and technical reviews to ensure high-quality product development.
• Execute unit, integration, and functional validation activities while performing root‑cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for identified issues.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including functional specifications, design documents, configuration guidelines, interface descriptions, and test reports.
• Collaborate with software developers, architects, quality engineers, and product owners in Agile development teams to deliver high-quality industrial automation solutions.
• Contribute to continuous product improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance performance, maintainability, diagnostics, and engineering best practices.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–10 years of experience in Industrial Automation, Control Systems Engineering, or Product Development.
• Strong hands‑on experience with IEC 61131 application programming, including Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Ladder Logic.
• Good understanding of PLC and DCS architecture, industrial control systems, sequencing, state logic, alarms, interlocks, diagnostics, and process control concepts.
• Experience designing reusable automation libraries, engineering templates, and modular control applications.
• Strong understanding of process industries such as Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Refinery, or similar manufacturing domains.
• Experience working throughout the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex automation and control system challenges.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with experience working in cross-functional Agile teams.
• Experience with ABB System 800xA and/or ABB Sattline systems will be considered an added advantage.