Starte deine Karriere als R&D Testing & Lab Specialist, B&R Automation bei ABB in Essen

R&D Testing & Lab Specialist, B&R Automation

Take your next career step at B&R – a member of the ABB Group – with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At B&R – a member of the ABB Group, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. Join the automation team at B&R- a member of the ABB Group.

In this role, you will be responsible for actively shaping our products and solutions in the Plant Automation and Distributed Control Systems domain. You will work to enhance our high-quality standards and take charge of designing, creating, and maintaining partially and fully automated tests in close collaboration with product development, support, and documentation teams. Your expertise will involve using established test conception and specification methodologies. Additionally, you will independently develop test cases and plan feature, regression, and performance tests. Creating and administering the required test environments will also be part of your responsibilities. Sounds exactly like your dream job? Then start your career at our international high-tech company!

This position reports to

R&D Team Lead

Your responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the improvement and innovation of our products and solutions in the Plant Automation and Distributed Control Systems domain, ensuring continuous development and optimization
• Play a crucial role in maintaining our exceptionally high-quality standards by employing meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive testing approaches to deliver top-notch products to our customers
• Design and manage both automated and manual tests in close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Conduct comprehensive manual and automated tests, carefully evaluate test results, and manage the required test environments to enable smooth and effective testing processes
• Provide valuable support to our L1 and L2 support teams to promptly and effectively resolve customer issues
• Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of component libraries, sample projects, and product libraries to promote efficiency and seamless project execution
• Conduct workshops and foster internal knowledge transfer to keep team members up to date with developments and best practices
• Play a crucial role in managing and prioritizing reported issues by providing timely effective solutions and performing escalations for critical issues to ensure quick resolution and customer satisfaction

Your background

• Completed degree in a relevant STEM field or equivalent several years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in automation technology, computer science, or electrical engineering with a focus on software testing
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and scripting languages like Python, knowledge of C++ is advantageous
• Experience in process control engineering and/or automation technology, as well as experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework), are advantageous
• Knowledge of the Linux operating system is beneficial
• Innovation-driven with a team-oriented mindset and proactive problem-solving skills to work independently and goal-oriented
• Analytical skills and curiosity to understand complex problems and develop innovative solutions
• Experience in programming, bug tracking, ticketing, and workflow tools is desirable
• Excellent German or English language skills to communicate effectively in an international environment

Benefits

• Flexible work practices
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

More about us

At B&R – a member of the ABB Group, you can expect an exciting and challenging job with an individually tailored introductory training. You will work in agile teams where you have the opportunity to actively contribute and drive ideas forward. Our flexible work models (e.g. flextime, hybrid) offer you an optimal work-life balance. Our unique B&R spirit is characterized by appreciation, communication at eye level and an informal work culture. We offer you customized training and development programs as well as exciting development opportunities within the company. Numerous other B&R benefits (Parental Leave Program,