About this opportunity
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:
R&D Leader(Industrial Software)-AUEN BL
What we believe in
ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.
We offer a broad range of automation, electrification, and digital solutions for process, hybrid, and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software, as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, we are looking for an experienced Senior Quality Engineering Lead to join our Industrial Automation Digital organization. You will lead the quality engineering strategy for next-generation Edge and Cloud-based industrial automation platforms, driving test automation, performance engineering, AI-assisted quality practices, and continuous quality improvement across the software development lifecycle.
Working closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, Architecture, and global R&D teams, you will ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions while mentoring engineering teams and establishing quality engineering best practices.
Work model: Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for
Define and drive quality engineering strategy, test architecture, and automation frameworks for Edge and Cloud-based industrial automation products, ensuring release readiness, scalability, and reliability.
Lead the design and execution of functional, integration, API, regression, performance, and non-functional testing while implementing AI-assisted testing and intelligent automation to improve engineering productivity.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to establish quality standards, optimize CI/CD pipelines, improve test environments, and provide actionable insights through quality metrics and performance analysis.
Mentor quality engineers, promote engineering excellence, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across software quality, automation, cybersecurity validation, and modern testing practices.
Qualifications for the role
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or a related technical discipline, with 12+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, and enterprise product validation.
Strong expertise in UI, API, integration, regression, and performance testing using Playwright, Selenium, JMeter, or similar automation and performance testing frameworks.
Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Agile/Scrum, virtualization technologies, and modern application lifecycle management practices.
Good understanding of Edge and Cloud architectures, networking fundamentals, industrial communication protocols (TCP/IP, FTP, OPC UA/DA), and Industrial Automation systems such as DCS, PLC, or SCADA.
Exposure to AI-assisted testing, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Model Context Protocol (MCP), Specification-Driven Development, and intelligent quality engineering practices.
Knowledge of programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python, software engineering principles, cybersecurity concepts, and secure software validation practices.
Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, mentoring, and communication skills with the ability to lead global cross-functional quality engineering initiatives.
More about us
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
The Process Automation business area automates, electrifies, and digitalizes some of the world's most complex industrial infrastructures across energy, process, hybrid, and maritime industries. Through advanced industrial software, automation technologies, and digital innovation, ABB helps customers improve operational efficiency, safety, reliability, and sustainability while accelerating the transition toward a low-carbon future.
Join ABB and become part of a global team that is shaping the future of industrial automation through world-class engineering, digital technologies, and AI-driven innovation.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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