Senior Control Engineer

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This Position reports to:

CONTROL TEAM LEAD

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to create, modify, and analyze the design of equipment, systems, or installations, including specifications for manufacturing, fabrication, or construction. Each day, you will optimize designs to meet updated standards and incorporate new products, components, and functionalities. You will also showcase your expertise by applying design thinking or design for excellence concepts in projects.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Motion Traction Division in

Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:* Take ownership of the specification, implementation, and documentation of converter software in line with design guidelines and best practices.

• Design and adapt project-specific software using Codesys (IEC 61131-3) or similar environments.
  
• Configure control hardware and firmware to meet project-specific requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain software documentation including:
  

+ Software Requirement Specifications (SRS)

+ Software Interface Specifications (SIS)

+ Software Test Specifications (STS)

• Conduct software validation tests using simulators and during converter type-tests in the lab.
  
• Fine-tune software during vehicle commissioning phases.
  
• Provide expert-level support to service teams and customers.
  
• Assist in troubleshooting activities for the installed base.
  

Qualifications for the role* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics (E&E) or Electronics & Communication (E&C) Engineering.

• 7�10+ years of experience in control systems, particularly in traction control and auxiliary converter products.
  
• Hands-on experience with Codesys or similar IEC 61131-3 based programming environments.
  
• Strong understanding of power electronics, line control, and motor control technologies.
  
• Familiarity with electrical installations in rail vehicles (experience with Locomotives, EMUs, or Metros is a plus).
  
• Basic knowledge of communication protocols such as CANopen, J1939, Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP, TRDP), and MVB is advantageous.
  
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
  
• Structured problem-solving approach and a quick learner.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global, multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and support tasks (approx. 30% of working hours).
  

More about us

ABB Traction is a leader in traction technologies, driving innovation in rail and e-mobility. Our propulsion, auxiliary and energy storage solutions contribute to making transporatation more

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