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Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

We are looking for a Senior Hardware (HW) Developer to join the Wired Communication department at ABB Power Grids Switzerland Ltd. Based in Bern, you will become a key member in the hardware infrastructure team for our modular FOX615 Multiservice Platform. Are you keen to work within an agile Research & Development team for the purpose of shaping the future of our hardware applications? Do you like to work on state-off-the-art technologies as well as being engaged in maintenance activities? Let's write the future. Together.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and validate new Hardware designs and concepts


• Redesign and improve existing hardware components in cooperation with the Software team and production


• Implement and test new Hardware, benchmark with other units to find the best possible solution


• Commission and debug Hardware prototypes


• Write adequate technical description on functions and units and ensure a solid technical documentation


• Maintain the existing Hardware platform


• Be an active and creative part in cross-functional projects supporting us in our continuous improvement mission

Your background

• Solid qualifications in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or Information Technology


• Several years of experience in digital design with focus on packet switched technologies


• Good expertise of state-off-the-art microprocessor and peripherals design (MAC Interfaces, MDI Interfaces, NAND/NOR Flash, SDRAM design , Host interfaces design)


• Understanding on TDM / SDH / PDH, analogue electronics, power supplies, voice (two-wire / four-wire) interfaces, and thermal simulation practices is beneficial


• Excellent oral and written English skills


• Strong communication skills, combined with networking and influencing skills


• Ability to work independently as well as to engage and spark new ideas in the team