Sensor and Motion Control R&D Engineer

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Reporting to the Manager Motion Control & Sensors, you will be part of the sensor team and contribute to the development of our next generation sensor system as well as maintain and refine our existing solutions.


Your responsibilities
Embedded software engineering for sensor and motion control applications.
Work with both R&D in new product development while working with enhancements to existing products in cooperation with customers.
Continuous improvements of software engineering practices such as continuous integration, unit tests and static analysis.
Actively participate in cross-functional agile team.
Pursuing new ideas for technological innovation and sharing expertise in team meetings and technical reports.
Expanding your knowledge base of customer needs and technological developments in control theory and sensor systems.



Your background
Masters’ degree in Control Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar area.
Competency in relevant technologies such as embedded real-time systems, C/C++, Python, MATLAB, Linux, sensor systems, control theory and capability to learn and work with 1131-3 Structured Text (PLCs) for process and motion control.
Experience from working with vision and sensor applications and technologies such as OpenCV, PCL, Linux, ROS, Docker, PyTorch, TensorFlow.
Open to travel globally and support customers as specialist in sensor applications.
A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills.
A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies.



More about us
ABB Marine & Ports supplies world-leading technologies that are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and reliability to shipowners, and preparing vessels to meet the demands of tomorrow. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal operations safer, greener and more productive. ABB Marine & Ports operates in 26 countries and has 2,000 employees. www.abb.com/marine
Recruiting Manager Pontus Klang, +4621-34 01 48, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +4621-34 21 48; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +4621-34 23 25; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +4621-34 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Therese Ideblad, +46 725 53 80 40.
Join our team of professionals and start a new work career in ABB! We offer you exciting technical challenges now and in the future.
Last day to apply is March 6, 2022. Please note that interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
We look forward to receiving your application!! If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.