Senior Project and Commissioning Control Engineer / Senior Project and Commissioning Control Engineeress - High Power Rectifier

ABB Schweiz AG - June 20, 2025

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you passionate about understanding customer needs and responsible for electrical and software design? Do you thrive on testing and commissioning on a global scale? If this sounds like your ideal challenge, we want to hear from you!

You will become a vital part of our international project and commissioning team, providing control systems for high-power rectifiers to clients in the aluminum, arc furnace, and chemical industries. We seek candidates who can leverage their academic background and practical experience in power electronic control systems, along with hands-on commissioning expertise.

Are you flexible and willing to travel for various commissioning assignments around the world? Do you possess a high level of motivation, ownership, ambition, drive, energy, and a desire to learn and grow professionally? If so, we invite you to join our team!

Work Model

The work model for this role is: #LI-Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Developing and engineering tailored industrial systems, including electrical schematics, customer-specific software (PLC), and system testing, while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations.
  • Managing technical and commercial aspects of high-power rectifier systems (up to 100 kA/2000 V), including detailed engineering, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance worldwide.
  • Collaborating with customers and suppliers to verify technical solutions, address issues, and conduct customer training.
  • Contributing to new product development projects and supporting innovation initiatives.

Qualifications for the Role

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering along with several years of experience in the engineering and commissioning of High Power Rectifier Systems.
  • Sound knowledge in E-CAD (E3 – Zuken) and PLC programming (AC 800PEC, Allen-Bradley, and ABB Panel 800 series), complemented by a strong affinity for IT (hardware, software, and protocols).
  • A strong focus on safe work practices, with a dedication to adhering to all relevant workplace safety guidelines.
  • A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and a desire to learn about new technologies.
  • A collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in German and additional languages is an asset.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (30%-40%).

More About Us

The Process Industries division delivers comprehensive electrification and automation solutions, industry-specific products, and lifecycle services across various sectors. We engineer and deliver automation solutions from device to monitoring and control, enabling our customers to maximize their investment. Our digitalization solutions, including collaborative operations and augmented reality, help improve plant and enterprise productivity while reducing maintenance and energy costs. Our portfolio of engineering, project management, services, and solutions spans a wide range of industries – including mining, pulp & paper, metals, aluminum, cement, food, and beverage.

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Location : Baden
Country : Switzerland

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