Junior Control Software Engineer

ABB; Katowice; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Junior Control Software Engineer for ABB Traction in Poland. You will help develop the application layer of control software for traction converters and work across a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust solutions.

The role involves testing in real-time environments, supporting customers during commissioning, and occasional travel of 20–30% with possible night shifts. Fluency in Polish and English is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, CS or equivalent.
• Knowledge of closed-loop control software and real-time programming.
• Experience with IEC 61131-3 (CODESYS) and vehicle/industrial buses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops the application layer of control software for traction converters for customer projects.
• Creates and updates software and documentation per standards and homologation needs.
• Tests and troubleshoots software in real-time environments; supports commissioning on vehicles.
• Travel 20–30% of the time; some night shifts and weekend work during travel periods.
• Collaborates with peers to maximize re-use and reduce risk in software solutions.

Skills

Closed-loop control

Real-time programming

Matlab/Simulink

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

University degree in Control Systems / Electrical Eng.

Tools

CODESYS

CAN/J1939/MVB bus protocols

SVN/Git

Matlab/Simulink (Tools)

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:

Engineering Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

For our competence center at ABB Traction in Poland, we are looking for a proactive and eager-to-learn Junior Control Software Engineer to strengthen our multi-disciplinary Engineering team. If you like working in a dynamic environment, developing traction application software for a wide range of vehicles such as trams, locomotives, trains, buses, maintenance vehicles, rack rail trains or mining trucks, mixing technical challenges and customer focus, this opportunity is for you!

The work model for the role is:

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Develops the application layer of the control software for customer projects for traction converters using SW templates, from software requirements definition to the operational release running on the final system.
• Creates and updates software and documentation according to the defined standards and homologation needs.
• Tests and troubleshoots software in diverse environments such as real-time simulators and laboratories, and supports customers during commissioning and homologation on the vehicle. Willingness to travel between 20% and 30% of the time is required. Night shifts and weekend work may be needed during travel periods.
• Provides technical support to peers, other disciplines, and customers during project development, laboratory testing, homologation, initial operation, and service.
• Coordinates technical solutions with peers to maximize SW re-utilization, minimize the risk of bugs, and accelerate standardization.

Qualifications For The Role

• University (Higher Education) degree in Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• Knowledge of SW development for closed-loop control, signal processing, algorithms, and real-time programming mechanisms.
• Experience with IEC 61131-3 programming languages (CODESYS), Matlab Simulink, and communication/field bus protocols (CAN, TRDP, J1939, MVB, ...) is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of SW versioning tools (SVN, Git) is considered an advantage.
• Broad knowledge of converter control, power electronics, or automotive systems.
• Understanding of SW development process standards (such as EN 50657, EN 50128, or ISO 26262) is considered a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, learn quickly, and embrace new challenges.
• Fluency in Polish and English; German is considered a plus.

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