FPGA Engineer (m/f/d)

ABB is hiring an FPGA Engineer (m/f/d). Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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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 Team Lead

The work model for the role is: hybrid / #LI-Hybrid

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our hardware and embedded systems.

You will support the conception, design, implementation, and testing of modern FPGA-based solutions, as well as the maintenance and further development of existing systems.

Your tasks

Development, implementation, and testing of complex FPGA and SoC architectures
Design of VHDL-based systems and development of verification environments
Execution of simulations, timing analysis, and hardware validation
Development of embedded software for microcontrollers
Support of the hardware design team (schematic and layout reviews, testing, documentation)
Maintenance and continuous improvement of existing systems
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and close coordination with hardware and software teams

Your profile

Completed degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field of study
At least 3+ years of relevant professional experience in hardware development.
Good knowledge in FPGA design (AMD/Xilinx, Altera, VHDL)
Confident handling of common FPGA development tools (Vivado, ModelSim)
Experience in embedded software development (e.g., PIC, ATMEGA, STM32, MicroBlaze)
Good knowledge in classical hardware development as well as in handling hardware design tools
Basic knowledge in handling bus systems such as Ethernet, PROFIBUS, or similar fieldbus systems
Strong communication and teamwork skills combined with an independent, analytical, and structured working style
English: business-fluent (written and spoken); German: fluent (written and spoken)

Benefits

Canteen
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Workpractices
Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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How we rate this

FPGA Engineer (m/f/d) at ABB rates 35 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.

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