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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.

This Position reports to: Head of R&D Operations.

Your role and responsibilities

Within ABB Robotics’ cybersecurity organization, the Product Security Assurance Center (PSAC) is establishing an internal capability for Product Cybersecurity Verification & Validation in accordance with IEC 62443 standards. Operating from Västerås, Sweden, the Center provides centralized security testing and compliance validation for ABB Robotics' entire global product portfolio. Join us on this journey to build this critical security function.

We seek an experienced Product Cybersecurity Verification and Validation Lead to execute comprehensive product security assurance testing while establishing and managing the PSAC service across our Robotics portfolio per IEC 62443 standards. You will perform hands-on vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance validation, while simultaneously building the processes, standards, and strategic roadmap that will define our product security verification capability. This is a role in a newly created function, and the opportunities do contribute to its build up are part of its selling point.

This position requires regular on-site presence in Västerås for hands-on security testing in the PSAC laboratory, with remote work flexibility for documentation, analysis, and research activities.

In the role you will be mainly accountable for:

Technical Execution:

• Manage full lifecycle of PSAC testing requests, reviewing submitted products for security testing readiness, regulations, and IEC 62443 compliance validation.
• Execute comprehensive security test suites including network security testing, vulnerability scanning, web/mobile/embedded/API security testing, SAST/DAST analysis, penetration testing, and industrial protocol testing.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and in-depth assessment of security findings, generating comprehensive PSAC reports with actionable recommendations for development teams.

PSAC Leadership:

• Establish and manage the PSAC verification & validation program, defining processes, workflows, and testing standards.
• Coordinate testing schedules and priorities across multiple products, managing requests, and timeline commitments.
• Develop testing strategy and roadmap, identifying capability gaps, and emerging security threats.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in security testing, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessment, preferably in industrial automation, robotics, or embedded systems.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, process development, or leading security initiatives.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networking, application protocols, and industrial control communication protocols.
• Proficiency with security testing tools: vulnerability scanners, web/mobile/API/Embedded
• Testing tools, penetration testing frameworks, network analysis, and SAST/DAST tools.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, SANS 25 vulnerabilities, and IEC 62443 standards.
• Experience with embedded systems security and IoT/OT security.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA), and cryptographic protocols (SSL/TLS).
• Programming/scripting proficiency for test automation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate cross-functional activities, and drive initiatives to completion.
• English fluent.

What's in it for you?

Join ABB Robotics at a transformative moment as we establish our independent cybersecurity organization. As the Product Cybersecurity Verification and Validation Lead, you'll:

• Build the PSAC program from the ground up - shaping processes, standards, and capabilities that will define robotics security for years to come while maintaining hands-on technical expertise.
• Lead the establishment of ABB Robotics' internal IEC 62443 compliance testing capability
• Working with cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art security testing laboratories.
• Develop both deep technical skills and strategic leadership capabilities across hardware, software, and embedded systems security.

This is your opportunity to pioneer a world-class cybersecurity organization where you work directly to enhance global products’ security posture.

Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

More about us

Recruiting Manager: Alessandro Pelandi. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Pia Sandström, +4672 525 90 30; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +4670 632 85 47; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +4673 030 30 36. Talent Partner: Johannes Westermark Hester.

Welcome with your application! Last day to apply is February 8th.

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

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