Firmware Developer

Firmware Developer (Power Electronic control) Take your next career step at ABB E-mobility with a global team that is helping our customers electrify mobility by delivering a seamless, flexible, efficient charging infrastructure. ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology with a strong R&D pipeline and an unparalleled global reach. With our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – we are actively enabling the future of e-mobility, not just predicting it. The exciting developments within this sector perfectly align with our Mission to Zero initiative, aiming to support cleaner and greener communities for all. Please note that, based on the organizational transformation, internal ABB E-mobility applicants will be prioritized.

For ABB E-Mobility Technology Center located in San Giovanni Valdarno, we are looking for a Firmware Developer with skills in Power Electronics for our R&D organization. The profile will design/develop the control software of our power converts connected to the medium/low voltage grid for electrical vehicle charging applications. The profile will face the most interesting technical challenges in the field, building converters in the range of 10KW-1000KW using modern converter topologies. Your workflow will be part of the ABB gate model development process where you'll work in an Agile way with the entire product development team.

R&D Team Lead

• Participate in the definition of next generation electric vehicle chargers.
• Design and development of embedded control software in DSPs and MCUs for power converters.
• Support the HW team and the testing engineers during the power modules development.
• Perform HIL simulation to debug and to validate FW routines, control algorithms and control logic boards.

• A master’s degree in Electrical, Energy or Electronic Engineering with a solid background in firmware development to fit into our RnD global organization.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a medium-high range company focus on products design and production as FW engineer preferably for power electronics applications.
• Expert user of common tools and practices used in software development (git, compilers and debugging tools). Strong experience on embedded software using C/C++ to control and manage high performance, real-time applications.
• Ability to use standard laboratory equipment and a strong knowledge on the most common industrial communication protocol (CAN, UART, SPI, preferably also I2C, Ethernet).
• A clear verbal communicator in English and, preferably, in Italian.
• Problem solving skills. Comfortable in a Start-up mindset inserted in a global strong company. Team working skills in an international context. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, agile team, with proven experience in product design and development.
• Nice to have: Digital Signal Processing, Control-systems design, Modeling techniques.

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