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Electronics Embedded Software Engineer

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St Neots, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England
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St Neots, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England
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Develop and test industrial analytical instrumentation products combining electronic hardware and embedded software. Responsibilities include C/C++ embedded programming with real-time operating systems, analog and digital circuit design, Altium schematics and PCB layouts, soldering and prototyping, product lifecycle support, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, documentation, and compliance with quality and safety standards.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Quality Assurance Specialist/ Office

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will combine electronics hardware and embedded software engineering to develop innovative analytical instrumentation products. You will work as part of a multifunctional R&D team, contributing to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of industrial products used in measurement and analytics applications. You will have the opportunity to work across the full product development lifecycle while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Designing, developing, and testing industrial products, including electronic hardware and embedded software solutions.
  • Developing embedded software in C and C++ using real-time operating systems.
  • Creating electronic schematics and PCB layouts using Altium CAD
  • Ensuring products and documentation meet internal and external standards
  • Supporting existing products through component lifecycle management, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and technical improvements.
  • Planning, documenting, and delivering engineering work while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and ethical standards.

Qualifications for the role:

  • Degree in Electronic Engineering or another relevant technical discipline
  • You have at least two years of experience in electronic hardware and embedded software development, with experience in measurement product design
  • Experience of analog and digital electronic hardware design
  • Practical experience in soldering & prototyping
  • Experience of embedded programming in C; other programming e.g. Python, C++, C#, LabView would be considered an advantage.
  • You are comfortable communicating in English, both written and spoken.
  • You are eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Substantial contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
  • Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous employee referral scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • Generous bonus scheme

More about us

Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunwithABB

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

ABB London, England Office

137 High Holborn, London, United Kingdom, WC1V 6PL

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