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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
R&D Team Lead
At Sevensense we push the frontiers of mobile robotics. Our mission is to build the eyes and brain for the robots of the future! Equipped with our technology, mobile machines can autonomously navigate in dynamic and crowded environments. Thus, we enable new robotic applications in places such as airports, supermarkets, warehouses and train stations.
We’re looking for a passionate Senior Embedded Platform Engineer to join our Embedded Platform team and help build the next generation of multi-camera and high-performance compute products. In this role, you’ll design, optimize, and scale systems that push the limits of real-time processing and edge intelligence.
You’ll be the go-to expert for electronics, owning our hardware designs and shaping the processes that take ideas from concept to production. Working closely with EMS partners, you’ll ensure exceptional product quality at scale, while collaborating with skilled design partners to bring innovative, cutting-edge systems to life. Along the way, you’ll create smart software and hardware tools to streamline manufacturing and dive deep into challenging, in-depth firmware development.
If you enjoy owning complex systems end-to-end and turning visionary ideas into robust, real-world products, this role is for you.
Your mission
Design prototypes for our next generation of products. Oversee prototype fabrication, including performing bring-up, debugging, and rework.
Maintain the portfolio of Sevensense products and handle change requests and component end-of-life situations. Additionally, collaborate with our EMS partners to ensure smooth production of our products.
Validate your designs through extensive testing of thermal, vibration, humidity, ESD, EMC, and electrical fault conditions.
Create test strategies and requirements for testing PCBAs & larger assemblies in production.
Your background
Acquired Electrical Engineering skills through a combination of a Masters degree in (Electrical) Engineering, work experience, or relevant projects.
Experienced with Altium, KiCAD, Autodesk Fusion/EAGLE or similar CAD programs for schematic capture, PCB design & maintaining component libraries.
Capable of simulating electric circuits in spice tools like LTSpice or similar.
Proficient with standard electronic lab tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, soldering irons, etc.
Knowledge of at least one of the following programming languages: C, C++, Python
Basic understanding of the regulatory compliance process with industry standards for safety, EMI/EMC, and environmental regulations.
Responsible and detail-oriented team player who never wants to stop learning with a can-do mindset with the ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to success.
A unique opportunity to join a young and agile company which is now part of ABB
Multiple opportunities to develop your professional career and grow with the company
A competitive compensation package
A modern office in the center of Zurich
An ambitious, supportive and international team that is on a mission to change the world of robotics
If you are enthusiastic about bringing Sevensense to the next level, curious about the opportunity and want to be part of our fast-growing team, apply online. We are interested in intellectually curious and highly motivated candidates so please reach out to us if you have questions or feel unsure about some requirements.
This recruitment process is led by Ceren Özen. Talent Acquisition Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
