Robotics Applications Engineer

Join the Sevensense by ABB unit as an experienced Robotic Applications Engineer in the Robotic Systems team. As part of this role, you will serve as the link between product development and real-world deployments of our technology. You will join a team of highly talented, motivated and collaborative professionals located in Sant Quirze del Vallès (Barcelona) and Zurich, Switzerland.

Working closely with ABB Robotics Project Teams, Support Teams, and internal R&D Teams, you will investigate field issues, analyze system performance, identify root causes, and help develop solutions that improve product robustness and scalability. You will also work hands-on with robotic platforms to develop and validate new features, reproduce field issues, and verify fixes. Through direct exposure to deployed systems, you will help ensure customer success while providing valuable feedback that drives the product evolution. As an ideal candidate you demonstrate initiative, ownership, teamwork and a high degree of autonomy. * Work model: #LI-hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Supporting ABB Robotics Project and Support Teams by providing expert technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance during integration, commissioning and operation of deployed systems.
• Investigating complex field issues, performing root-cause analysis, and collaborating with R&D Teams to deliver effective and scalable solutions.
• Developing tools, processes and software adaptations that improve diagnostics, product integration, and support efficiency.
• Collecting and analyzing field feedback to identify product gaps, improve system performance, and help shape future product development., * Company Mobile Phone: Stay connected with a corporate phone - no need to mix work and personal calls.
• ️ Employee Parking: We've got employee parking so you can start your day stress-free!
• Benefits Platform: Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on everything from tech to travel through our employee benefits portal.
• Learning & Training: Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.
• Career Development: Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!
• Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens - we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

Do you have experience in Scalability?, * 3+ years of industrial experience in robotics, autonomous systems, systems engineering, applications engineering, technical support engineering, or related fields.

• Strong software engineering and debugging skills in Python, with experience troubleshooting complex software systems.
• Experience working with Linux-based systems and networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with robotics concepts such as localization, mapping, navigation, perception, or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Experience with ROS/ROS2.
• Proven ability to investigate complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive problems to resolution across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across engineering, project, support, or customer-facing teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites when required.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics-working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment., ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this 'Engineered to Outrun'. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB's shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking in a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.