Research Scientist - Industrial Communication & Edge Computing

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

You will be working on the future architecture of ABB’s software-based products, with a special focus on industrial communication as well as containerized SW applications and environments. We are looking for a person with the eagerness to transfer and apply world-class academic research into an industrial environment.

In the role of Research Scientist - Industrial Communication & Edge Computing, you will report to the Manager for Industrial Network & Control and work in a team that is dedicated to creating innovative control solutions to support future digital technologies within ABB. The team consists of highly motivated researchers of international background. We offer a family-friendly work environment with many diverse opportunities to grow your career.

Your responsibilities

• Initiate, lead, and participate in challenging research projects on innovative wireless and wired connectivity solutions in conjunction with real-time edge compute applications, and work with international ABB business units, customers, and renowned academic institutes.
• Formulate project ideas and feasibility studies based on latest inputs from customer, universities, technology & market trends and ABB business.
• Gather requirements, develop innovative concepts, scout emerging technologies, design architectures, create models, validate concepts by prototypes with real business impact, and demonstrate them.
• Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.
• Build a network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise.
• Following the best software development practices ensure high quality deliverables.
• Work in a cross discipline and international team, using Agile development methodology that requires active participation in all team’s activities.

Your background

• PhD in communication systems, electronics/electrical engineering or a related field, or MSc with some years of work experience.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in Industrial Ethernet or Industrial wireless technologies (e.g. 5G, WiFi, OPC UA, TSN), as well as network management, network redundancy, and QoS.
• Knowledge of real-time SW virtualization and containerization, multi-access edge computing, and mainstream cloud computing frameworks.
• Fast prototyping skills including software (e.g. C, C++, C#, Python, Matlab), hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi, Arduino) and operation of instruments.
• AI/ML enabled communication technologies and systems.
• Skills in cyber security and protocols for functional safety are also appreciated.

More about us

Recruiting Manager Linus Thrybom, +4621-32 36 09, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +4621-34 21 48, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +4621-32 85 47; Unionen: Ing-Marie B Lindgren-Turpeinen, +4621-32 95 83. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Anna Nordlund, +46 761 42 01 39.

You are welcome to apply the latest by August 15. Please note that selection will be done on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before last day of application.

We look forward to receiving your application (preferably in English). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website http://www.abb.com.