Job Description
System Integration Lead
Job Location:  San Giovanni Valdarno
Department:  R&D SW Embedded
Work Model:  On Site
Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Req ID:  1847

Are you passionate about solving complex technical challenges at the intersection of software, firmware, hardware, and power electronics?

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on System Integration Lead to drive the integration, validation, and optimization of our power conversion subsystem. In this role, you will act as the technical anchor for system integration, ensuring seamless interaction between embedded software, firmware, and hardware while supporting the development of next-generation EV charging solutions. Working closely with Software, Hardware R&D, Firmware, and NPI teams, you will play a key role in bringing innovative products from prototype to industrialization by driving system-level quality, debugging complex issues, and ensuring robust integration across the entire subsystem.

 

Your Responsibilities

 

  • Own and drive end-to-end system integration activities for the power conversion subsystem, ensuring stable and reliable system performance.
  • Perform hands-on HW/SW and firmware integration on real hardware platforms, actively debugging and resolving complex system-level issues.
  • Lead bring-up activities for new hardware revisions and prototypes, identifying issues early and providing structured feedback to R&D and NPI teams.
  • Act as the technical escalation point for integration challenges involving embedded software, firmware, hardware interfaces, communication protocols, timing, synchronization, and power electronics behavior.
  • Own root cause analysis and drive resolution of system integration issues through close collaboration with software, firmware, and hardware teams.
  • Manage and continuously improve integration environments, test benches, tools, workflows, and traceability processes to maximize efficiency and quality.
  • Support system-level validation and release readiness by assessing integration status, identifying risks, and communicating progress and limitations to key stakeholders.

 

Your Background

 

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded systems, system integration, power electronics, or related environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with embedded software, RTOS and/or Linux-based systems.
  • Proven expertise in HW/SW integration, system-level debugging, and troubleshooting of complex multidisciplinary systems.
  • Experience working with prototypes, early hardware development phases, and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
  • Solid understanding of power electronics, control systems, communication interfaces, and real-time constraints; experience in EV charging or other high-power systems is a strong advantage.
  • Strong ownership mindset, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple technical disciplines and stakeholders.

 

What’s in it for you? 

Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful.  

 

Compensation Package 

The employment framework is based on the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry, with an indicative level of B2/B3 and a minimum gross annual salary starting from € 36.000,00.The specific level and compensation package will be defined based on the outcome of the selection process (including experience, skills set, and role fit), in accordance with objective, transparent, and gender-neutral criteria, in line with pay equity and equal opportunity principles.The total compensation package will also includes a variable bonus linked to individual and company targets.   

 

About ABB E-Mobility  

ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of E-Mobility, not just predicting it.  

Information at a Glance

ABB

ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of e-mobility, not just predicting it.