R&D Software Engineer

R&D Senior Software Engineer

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This position reports to

R&D Software Development Mgr

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for an R&D Senior Software Engineer to work on the development of advanced process control and optimization products/applications for the global Pulp and Paper Industry.
In this role you will be part of the team responsible for implementing our strategic technology vision for future controls products and solutions by turning advanced control and AI concepts into real products and applications that help our customers to operate more efficiently and sustainably.
The position is based at our R&D center in Dundalk, Ireland. Occasional international travel will be required. This role is contributing to the Ireland Process Automation, Process Industries division.

You will be mainly accountable for:

•Team Collaboration: Work with R&D engineers and product managers to achieve targets and define new product scopes.

•Development Tasks: Design, develop, test, and release products, ensuring high quality within schedules and budgets.

•Technical Development: Develop components using C# and .NET, modify code using APIs, perform unit tests, and fix defects.

•Coordination: Participate in analysis, design, and coordination with other teams.

•Documentation: Prepare and deliver life-cycle documents, ensure timely and quality deliverables.

•Bug Management: Create bug reports in DevOps, follow up with engineers, and test fixes.

•User Support: Assist end user teams with User Acceptance tests, provide technical support, and ensure availability of support materials.

•Best Practices: Share best practices and standardised technical solutions within the ABB R&D community.

Qualifications for the role

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related engineering discipline with strong experience in software product development using C#.
- Experience/knowledge with Microsoft .NET, Visual Studio, MS DevOps and Git.
- Experience with Design Pattern and OOD principles.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with container framework technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent technical problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.
- Strategic orientation and thinking.
- Exposure to Advanced Process Control theory and applications. (Desirable)
- Exposure to C++, MATLAB, Python. (Desirable)
- Application domain knowledge in process industries such as pulp & paper. (Desirable)

More about us

As part of our dedication to our employees, ABB Ireland offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

• Private Medical Allowance for Yourself and Family

• Competitive Contributory Pension Scheme

• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

• Open Job Market (Internal Mobility Opportunities, Mentorships & Access To Projects Globally)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Generous Employee Referral Scheme

• 24 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Join ABB Ireland and be part of a dynamic team that is making a real difference. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can grow your career, develop your skills, and contribute to impactful work that matters. Together, we are building a sustainable future for generations to come.

The Process Industries Division serves the mining, minerals processing, metals, cement, pulp and paper, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage, as well as their associated service industries. The Division brings deep industry domain expertise coupled with the ability to integrate both automation and electrical systems, increase productivity and reduce overall capital and operating costs for customers. For mining, metals and cement customers, solutions include specialized products and services, as well as total production systems. The Division designs, plans, engineers, supplies, installs and commissions integrated electrical and motion systems, including electric equipment, drives, motors, high power rectifiers and equipment for automation and supervisory control within a variety of areas including mineral handling, mining operations, aluminum smelting, hot and cold steel applications and cement production. The offering for the pulp and paper industries includes control systems, quality control systems, drive systems, on-line sensors, actuators and field instruments. Digitalization solutions, including collaborative operations and augmented reality, help improve plant and enterprise productivity, and reduce maintenance and energy costs.

We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

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