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This position reports to:
Global Technology Manager, AC

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Your role and responsibilities:

We are looking for a professional with long experience in technology and product R&D to strengthen our technology team working on ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Decision at ABB, Marine & Ports.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control engineering, motion planning, mathematics and computer science, with experience from the maritime industry and in developing algorithms for automated/autonomous vessels. The successful candidate will play a key and leadership role in the development of Marine Pilot Family products and a part of the bridge solutions portfolio.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology, software, product, and/or solution development, as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP).

Ideally the candidates are located and have permit to work in one of the main operational locations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, or Poland. Other locations can be considered on a case by case basis.

The work model for the role is: hybrid/remote.

This role is contributing to the global ABB Marine & Ports division and Business Line Marine Systems.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Understanding of product and functionality requirements
• Design, development, and implementation related to automatic and autonomous vessel navigation functionality in the ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Family
• Ensure product functionality, performance, reliability, and scalability
• Product documentation
• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders who are developing software, control algorithm, UI/UX team as well as other relevant stakeholders, such as Project Engineering team.
• Contribute to the technology planning and collaboration with internal ABB Corporate Research Centers and global Universities / Research Centers to further advance our technology
• If required, provide support for challenging customer project deliveries

You will join the best in class and high performing global R&D team, where you will be able to thrive and develop professionally.

Qualifications for the role:

• Master's / PhD degree in control engineering, marine cybernetics, robotics, or other relevant engineering and science domain
• Experience of motion control and optimal voyage planning techniques
• Understanding/experience of marine craft control theory is considered an advantage
• 3 - 5 years of work experience in practical development and implementation of control systems in industrial projects with proven deliverables and contributions
• Good track records of scientific contributions through publications are considered an advantage
• Good skills with MATLAB / Simulink
• Experience in C/C++ programming and Matlab/Simulink code generation workflow
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a global environment
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proactive, open-minded and willingness to learn

More about us:

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 110,000 people. To the shipping industry, ABB offers an extensive portfolio of integrated marine systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels. By coupling power, automation and advisory, proven fuel-efficient technologies and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, ABB is in a unique position to improve the profitability of customers' business throughout the entire lifecycle of a fleet.

Marine & Ports is driving the transition towards a sustainable future. To successfully be the partner our customers choose to work with, we need to ensure sustainability both in our solutions and in our organization from a business perspective. Our customers increasingly seek solutions that provide greater efficiency, safety and reliability and prepare vessels for operations today and tomorrow. This makes the transition even more exciting, as this also drives us to constantly challenge our technology, solutions and the way we operate.

Additional information:

Interested in joining the crew? We are looking forward to hearing from you and receiving your application through the ABB job portal by 20th April 2026.

If you have questions, contact Ricky Chan, Technology Manager, Product Line Automation and Control Solutions through email ricky.chan@fi.abb.com.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.