Process & Toolchain Expert (f/m/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Team Lead__
Your Role & Responsibilities
You will shape and continuously improve how hardware and software products are developed across B&R R&D. In this senior expert role with lateral leadership responsibility, you design scalable development processes, connect them with the supporting engineering toolchain, and drive alignment across Product Groups and engineering disciplines.
In this role,you’llhelp run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.
The work model for the role is:onsitewith 10 home office days a month
Your key tasks include:
Designing and improving end-to-end development processes for hardware, software and embedded systems, translating engineering, quality, security and compliance requirements into clear and usable workflows.
Establishing common process principles across Product Groups, while supporting teams in adapting them to their specific environments.
Collaborating with tool owners, DevOps and IT to improve tool integration, traceability and workflow automation.
Assessing process maturity and effectiveness, and coordinating process changes driven by new technologies, organizational developments or regulatory requirements - including the use of AI and automation.
Our team dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here createsrealimpact out there.
What it takes to Run what runs the world
Degree in software engineering, electrical engineering, automation, mechatronics, systems engineering, industrial engineering or a comparable field.
Several years of professional experience in hardware, software, embedded-system or complex product development.
Ability to understand complex technical and organizational dependencies and translate them into pragmatic solutions.
Ability to build alignment and drive implementation without relying on formal authority.
Fluent German and English skills.
Nice-to-have:
Experience in designing, implementing or improving development processes across multiple teams or organizational units.
Knowledge of engineering toolchains.
Weoffer a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond:
Work-Life Balance - Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.
Health & Well-being - Access to various health measures, aGlobal Employee Assistance Program, and agender-neutral parental leave policy.
Financial Perks - Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.
Career Growth - Extensivetraining opportunities and structureddevelopment programs to help you advance.
Inclusive Culture - Aninternational work environment thatencouragescollaboration and innovation.
The minimum compensation,in accordance withthe electrical and electronics industry collective agreement, is4.472,11EURmonthlyfor afull-timeposition as of May2026. But we would bepleasedto speak in person about your compensation package in relation to your qualifications and experience!
More about us:Machine Automation, ABB
ABB’s Machine Automation division delivers automation solutions and services for machine and factory applications across industries such as consumer-packaged goods, printing, life sciences, plastics, energy and maritime. With its B&R’s product portfolio, the division delivers integrated control and software, motion control, mechatronics, and machine automation technologies designed to simplify processes andoptimizefactory operations.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
Run What Runs the World.
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