R&D Principal Engineer

R&D Principal Engineer – ABB

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. This position reports to the R&D Manager, Instrumentation Products.

At ABB, we help industries outsmart the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. This role is part of the Process Automation Measurement & Analytics division and has a hybrid work model.

• Lead architectural decisions on embedded products, evaluating technical and business trade-offs.
• Work with product management and customers to understand needs and functionality early in the conceptual phase and develop requirements.
• Present and make a case for recommended systems and architectures to peers, product managers, developers, key stakeholders, and others.
• Use diagrams to show functional blocks, data flow, use case, sequence, block diagram, signal flow, small-to-enterprise architectural frameworks, and model‑based systems engineering.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in embedded systems architecture and design, proven track record in embedded software programming in C/C++ and experience with RTOS.
• Sound knowledge of requirements and design specifications of embedded firmware systems, including hardware/software trade‑offs and design for memory/processor performance.
• Robust knowledge of software development processes and standards, embedded firmware development tools, Linux for real‑time systems, Agile development processes, industrial protocols, IP, Ethernet networking, and industrial process control.
• Knowledge about OS/Kernel aspects, ARM and x86 microprocessors, inter‑process communications, embedded web servers and web‑based UIs, OPC‑UA, Modbus, SQLite, and secure networking highly desirable.
• Capable of generating and managing technical requirement specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, critical thinking and time management.
• Experience working closely with multi‑functional teams (production, production test, customer support, supply chain).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation.
• Must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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