Senior Project Engineer Automation / Senior Project Engineeress Automation

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About the Role

This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on the design, implementation, upgrade, and retrofit activities to expand ABB’s 800xA DCS and AC800M-based process control systems, including auxiliary systems for plant automation applications.

With a focus on cybersecurity, you will serve as the design authority for the process automation portion of projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also demonstrate your skills by applying basic design thinking and design for excellence concepts in projects. Collaborating with various teams, you will integrate the latest solutions developed within ABB for plant automation, electrical integration, and energy management systems.

Are you curious and ready to explore a new opportunity? Below, you’ll find the responsibilities associated with this position.

Responsibilities

• Planning and engineering the integration of automation systems, primarily within the mining industry and minerals processing.
• Conducting quality inspections and factory acceptance tests, and commissioning our solutions at customer locations while supporting customers in resolving technical issues both remotely and on-site worldwide.
• Enhancing customer satisfaction by providing professional service throughout all project stages.
• Interacting and collaborating with engineering peers across multiple locations, assisting project managers and lead engineers in technical reviews and discussions with customers, partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Assessing the impacts of requirements on project execution.
• Providing technical details and cost calculations for sales proposals.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering fields such as electrical, mechatronics, automation, or systems engineering with a focus on Industrial IT and automation systems.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in industrial control systems or automation, including commissioning experience and familiarity with process DCS systems (SW and HW) such as ABB 800xA or similar.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networks, communication, and fieldbus protocols such as Profibus/Net, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC, along with a solid understanding and ability to apply cybersecurity practices according to the IEC 62443 standard framework.
• Understanding of energy distribution concepts, electrical networks, and related equipment.
• Ability to manage tasks effectively with a high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and a commitment to learning about new technologies. A collaborative, solution-oriented approach is essential for discussing and presenting ideas, as well as reaching agreements with internal and external customers.
• Strong technical communication skills and business fluency in English (both written and spoken); basic German language skills are advantageous.
• Willingness and availability to travel for worldwide commissioning and service activities (approximately 30%).

More About Us

GREAT MINDS, GREAT MINES

From cellphones to electric vehicles, batteries to wind farms—virtually every aspect of modern life relies on ores mined from the earth. However, a transformation is necessary. The demand for minerals has surged, making sustainable, safe, and productive mining more crucial than ever.

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

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