(Senior) Project Engineer Automation (80-100%)

(Senior) Project Engineer Automation (80-100%)At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.
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This position reports to

Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on design, implementation, upgrade, and retrofit activities to expand ABB’s 800xA DCS and AC800M-based process control systems, as well as auxiliary systems for plant automation applications.
With a focus on cybersecurity, you will act as the design authority for the process automation portion of projects in a cost-effective manner.
You will also showcase your skills by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects. In cooperation with other teams, you will integrate the latest solutions developed within ABB in plant automation, electrical integration, and energy management systems.

Are you curious and ready to explore a new opportunity?
Find below the responsibilities this position offers.

The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid

This role will contribute to the Process Industries division in Switzerland.

You will be mainly accountable for:
• Planning and engineering the integration of automation systems, primarily in the mining industry and minerals processing.
• Carrying out quality inspections and factory acceptance tests as well as commissioning our solutions at customer locations and supporting customers in resolving technical issues both remotely and at customer site worldwide and enhancing customer satisfaction by providing professional service at all stages of the project.
• Interacting and collaborating with engineering peers across multiple locations and assisting project managers and project lead engineers in technical reviews and discussions with customers, partners, subcontractors, and vendors, and assessing the impacts of requirements on project execution.
• Providing technical details and cost calculations for sales proposals.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering field such as electrical, mechatronics, automation or systems engineering with a focus on Industrial IT and automation systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the field of industrial control systems or automation, including commissioning experience as well as knowledge of process automation DCS systems (SW and HW) such as ABB 800xA or similar.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networks, communication, and fieldbus protocols like Profibus/Net, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC, etc.
• Good understanding and ability to apply cybersecurity practices in accordance with the IEC 62443 standard framework. Also, knowledge of energy distribution concepts, electrical networks, and related equipment.
• Ability to effectively manage your own tasks with a high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and a commitment to learn more about new technologies. Furthermore, a collaborative, solution-oriented approach is required to discuss and present ideas, and reach agreements with internal and external customers.
• Good technical communication skills and business fluency in English (written and spoken); basic German language skills are welcome, and additional language skills are considered.
• Willingness and ability to travel for worldwide commissioning and service activities (30%).

What's in it for you?

• Flexibility: we have hybrid work options, make the best out of them!
• Help customers in driving efficiency and sustainability, making a strong impact
• Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment

Benefits

• Flexible work practices
• Gym membership
• Paid Parental leave (gender neutral)
• Career advancement opportunities

More about us

GREAT MINDS, GREAT MINES

From cellphones, electric vehicles, batteries, wind farms…virtually every aspect of modern life relies on the ores mined from the earth. But there must be a transformation. The demand for minerals has increased significantly, making sustainable, safe, and productive mining more crucial than ever.

ABB’s GMD is the most powerful mill drive system in the market to power semi autogenous (SAG), ball and autogenous (AG) mills. This ’workhorse’ for grinding operations combines a robust, service-friendly, and fit-for-purpose design to provide the highest throughput, reliability, and availability for your processing plant.

We look forward to receiving your application! The recruiting process is being led by Ceren Oezen, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you feel you want to know more about our company, explore our website www.abb.com.

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