Software Product Owner

Job description

Tasks:
- Lead the efforts in the area of SW requirement specification, technical specification and project management, and deliver SW releases on time for a variety of products in a very dynamic environment
- Support of commissioning activities, as well as advanced troubleshooting of field problems
- Participate in the planning and monitor the execution of SW development activities both in Switzerland and in remote locations
- Interact with Product Management, Service and other stakeholders to continuously prioritize the work items, clarify requirements and maintain the SW development backlog
- Work closely with other SW Product Owners and with the Test Manager to ensure the quality of the released SW, as well as the efficiency of the overall development activities, and
- Oversee and coordinate technology improvements through the product SW lifecycle, both in the area of SW engineering, as well as Power Electronics control

Additional information:
ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as be a constructive member of an inclusive team within your assigned area. ABB is also able to provide a wealth of opportunity for personal development once you have completed your introduction period, the aim being to assist you in attaining your career goals. Personalized development programs with targeted training measures will help you to enhance your skills on a continuous basis.

Interested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool. A better world begins with you at www.abb.com/careers

ABB Switzerland Ltd
Antonio Sangiovanni
Talent Partner
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Location:
   Turgi,Aargau,Switzerland

Contract type:
   Regular/Permanent

Business Unit:
   Business Unit Drives and Controls

Date posted:
   2017-06-19

Job function:
   Research and Development

Publication ID:
   CH60845855_E6

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing more than a 125-year history of innovation, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 132,000 employees www.abb.com The Local Business Unit ATE at our Turgi site, comprising the units Medium Voltage Drives (ATD), Power Electronics (ATP), and Traction Converters (DMPC-T), employs about 1000 people. In the production areas, assembly is carried out by small-scale production as well as production lines.

Desired profile

Requirements:

- Electrical engineering background with expertise and experience in medium-voltage power electronics, variable speed drives and control. Previous experience with commissioning activities would be especially appreciated.
- Experience in the area of SW engineering and control development for embedded systems in power electronic applications. Familiarity with the hardware (power and control), control SW & FW architecture and environment, and the associated toolchains for both ABB's ACS6000 & PCS6000 platforms would be strongly considered.
- Strong organizational and project management skills backed up by significant previous experience in the area of MV Drives and their SW development, preferably in an international setting
- Excellent English language skills are a must, German an additional asset