R&D Senior Engineer

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This position reports to:

R&D Center Lead

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Join ABB in Shaping the Future of Industrial Simulation at ABB

ABB drives innovation in industrial automation, digitalization, and sustainable technologies. We are now looking for a R&D Senior Engineer – Simulator Products to join our team working on the next generation of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), simulation platforms, and digital twins.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced simulation software that improves engineering efficiency, enhances operator training, and ensures better system validation for customers worldwide.

Your Responsibilities

As a R&D Senior Engineer, you will work on developing simulation software for ABB’s control systems – both existing products and next-generation platforms. You will solve complex technical challenges related to real-time systems, distributed architectures, and process simulation, ensuring high performance and quality in our solutions.

You will play an important role in the team, contributing hands-on to software development while also acting as a technical sparring partner for colleagues. Together with experts in automation and software, you will help driving innovation within areas such as digital twin, model-based engineering, and AI-supported development workflows.

You will work in an Agile environment using state-of-the-art development tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing with support from AI.

We are looking for someone who

combines strong software development skills with an interest in industrial automation and enjoys working with complex technical challenges in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybernetics, Control Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in software development (e.g., C# or C++)
• Experience with Agile methodologies and modern development tools
• Preferably experience from automation or industrial control systems
• Strong analytical skills and ability to quickly understand complex systems
• Good collaboration and communication skills
• Fluent in English

It is a plus if you have

• Experience with simulation tools or real-time systems
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
• Experience with digital twins or cloud-based solutions
• Proficiency in Norwegian

We offer

• A key role in developing future digital solutions within industrial automation
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and specialization in an R&D environment
• An international and collaborative workplace with a strong knowledge-sharing culture
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies such as AI, digital twins, and advanced simulation
• Flexible working conditions with a hybrid work model
• A permanent position based at Fornebu (Oslo area)

Application Information

The application deadline is August 9, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis.

Please submit your application and CV through our career portal. Applications sent by email will not be processed due to data privacy regulations.

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact
Dmitry Svechkarenko at [email protected].

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel security is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In cooperation with Meditor, ABB Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive an employment offer. This is to ensure compliance with ABB’s recruitment and personnel security policies, as well as legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By combining its expertise in technology and digitalization, ABB helps industries perform at a high level while becoming more efficient, productive, sustainable, and competitive. At ABB, we call this “Engineered to Outrun.” The company has more than 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).

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