Firmware Engineer

ABB is hiring a Firmware Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions C, Rtos and Modbus among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Design and develop firmware for industrial low-voltage products and embedded solutions.

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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:

Chapter Lead

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will be responsible for firmware design and development for industrial low-voltage products. Each day, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust embedded solutions. You will also showcase your expertise by driving technology innovation and continuous quality improvement.

This role is contributing to the ELSP (Electrification Low Voltage Products) business globally.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Join the project evaluation, initiate appropriate design solution.
Write the product technical requirement and develop function modules and verification/validation plan
Design products according to the specification. Complete analysis and test the related software.
Join the complete product testing and design quality review
Maintain product and life cycle management.
Lead the firmware compliance assessment
Optimize product cost and quality
Solve and handle design related issues
Finish the other task from company.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

Bachelor or above, Computer, Electronics, Automation or other related area. At least 2 years working experience in firmware development.
Skilled in C, C++. ARM Cortex-M or similar system’s design, configure and compile
Experience of RTOS development and scheduling.
Familiar with industry and network communication protocol (Modbus RTU/TCP, CAN etc.)
Familiar with cyber security requirements
Familiar with agile development
Basic knowledge on hardware, understand the schematic with debug skill
Good English skill. Ability to communicate working task with foreigners.
Ability to handle high volumes of work and continually learning new skills/knowledge.

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.

How we rate this

Firmware Engineer at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Firmware Engineer is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Xinhui, Guangdong, China.
The job was posted on October 30, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Firmware DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsArm CortexCybersecurityAgileCRtosModbus

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