Application Engineer, Drive Products

About the role

ABB Drive Products is looking for an Application Engineer in its Motors and Drives team in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki. The role supports Finland's carbon-neutral goals, since about 70% of Finland's electricity is used by electrical motors and energy-efficient motors and drive control are key to net zero. The position reports to the Product Management Manager and is hybrid, with about 50% of the time spent in the office. It is a global role involving travel of around 50 days per year.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application software for drives, including code development, documentation, testing and support.
• Create test cases and ensure the tests for the application.
• Write application documentation.
• Provide support to customers and develop solutions and concepts in close collaboration with them.
• Share solutions and application know-how within the global OEM community.
• Work in the OEM hub team and cooperate with the drives factory R&D.

Required profile

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in engineering or a similar degree.
• Willingness to travel internationally around 50 days per year.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enjoying collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Required skills

• Programming skills in Python, C/C++ and IEC61131.
• Understanding of physics, especially kinematics and mechanics.
• Understanding of electrical design and ability to read schematics.
• Motion application know-how and understanding of fieldbus technologies are beneficial.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model.
• Annual performance bonus and employee share acquisition program.
• Continuous learning opportunities and other wellbeing and family benefits.

Applications are open until November 22nd.