Senior R&D Support Engineer
Pubblicato il 25-10-2026 - ABB in Bergamo
Overview In this role you will design and deliver firmware for industrial protection circuits and communication modules, contributing to ABB's Smart Power initiatives. You'll work within an R&D; team, applying innovative software solutions to real-world power technology challenges. The position blends hands-on development with collaboration across architecture, hardware and software teams, and supports agile ways of working.
You will help drive quality, security, and IP creation while contributing to cross-country projects and customer impact.
Retribuzione / Benefits Flexible working hours Hybrid work options Wellbeing support for employees and families Welfare plan with personalized services Canteen or meal vouchers Responsabilità Design, develop, and implement firmware for industrial protection circuit breakers and communication modules Contribute to continuous improvement of firmware development and cyber security processes Perform unit, integration,
and system testing to ensure quality Support innovation and patent-related activities where applicable Participate actively in an Agile Scrum team and Scrum ceremonies Collaborate with system architects and hardware/software developers to translate system requirements into firmware specs Mentor and share technical expertise with other engineers Collaborate with engineers worldwide and support knowledge sharing Requisiti fondamentali ~ M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Information or Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, or comparable field ~ Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++, with solid software engineering fundamentals ~ Experience with Python for scripting and test automation ~8–10+ years of firmware development for embedded industrial applications ~ Knowledge of embedded systems, MCUs, peripherals, RTOS preferred ~ Strong debugging and root-cause analysis using lab tools ~ Experience with development infrastructure: Azure DevOps, CI/CD, git ~ Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, IEC61850, Profibus, CAN bus) ~ Knowledge of embedded cybersecurity principles; secure development practices a plus ~ Experience in Agile Scrum environments; willingness to work in Agile teams ~ English and Italian communication; willingness to travel ~ collaborative mindset ~ team player ~ strong communication ~ embedded C/C++ ~ Python ~ RTOS