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ABB's Robotics and Discrete Automation business is writing the future of flexible factory and smart machines by providing value-added solutions in robotics, machine and factory automation. Our integrated automation solutions, application expertise across a wide scope of industries and our global presence deliver tangible customer value.

This is a R&D Engineer - External role reporting to the R&D Team Manager in the Business Area - Robotics & Discrete Automation, located in Shanghai, China.

Your responsibilities

• Developing Data Acquisition (DAQ) system for new test requirements.
• Managing laboratory equipment and material.
• Routinely checking on key component status.
• Acquiring and recording related test data.
• Maintaining test related documents.
• Closely cooperating and coordinating with project team and 3rd party to ensure test process smoothly and efficiently.
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanics, electronics or automation etc.
• At least 2+ year working experience in related area.
• Experience in testing, robots and related components preferred.
• Knowledge of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) hardware development: Verilog/Quartus.
• Familiarity with FPGA software development: Nios II Embedded Design Suite (EDS).
• Knowledge of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) design would be a plus.