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R&D Principal Engineer - FW Developer (f/m/d)

Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the technology, software, and product development of the ABB Melody Controller platform, providing technical direction for complex industrial automation solutions.

Role type

Principal Firmware Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Builds

Industrial automation controllers (ABB Melody Controller platform) and firmware for control/process systems

Domain

Industrial Automation / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C/C++ programming, Real-time operating systems (VxWorks), Industrial communication protocols (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, HART, Modbus TCP, IEC 61850, OPC UA), Software architecture, Lifecycle management, Cybersecurity, Agile/SAFe processes

Preferred skills

Technical leadership, Coaching and mentoring, Cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

VxWorks, SonarQube, Black Duck, DSAC

Responsibilities

Define and evolve software architecture and technology roadmap; Manage software lifecycle including technical debt reduction and modernization; Implement complex software features and enablers; Resolve critical customer and field escalations; Ensure software quality, configuration management, and compliance; Lead and mentor engineering teams; Participate in agile planning and release activities

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership

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