Senior Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineeress

ABB Schweiz AG - July 9, 2025

Your Role and Responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a Project Engineer within the area of Drive Applications. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, engineering, commissioning, and testing electric drive systems. This includes customized products fitted to mills, high-pressure grinding rolls, conveyors, fans, and pumps used in the minerals processing industry.

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

This position contributes to the Process Industries division in Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design technical solutions for electric drive systems, including clarification and coordination of all relevant engineering aspects during project execution.
  • Develop application-specific control platform features for MV Drives (ACS6080).
  • Oversee commissioning and maintenance of MV drive systems at customer sites worldwide, including troubleshooting.
  • Issue and review conceptual designs, technical specifications, data sheets, project documents, and customer documentation. Support sales, service, and R&D with technical expertise regarding MV drive systems and their dedicated use in grinding applications.

Qualifications for the Role

  • M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Power Electronics/Drive Technology.
  • 3-5 years of experience in MV drive technology.
  • Technical knowledge of the latest ABB MV drive system control platform (UCON, Sandbox, Crealizer™) and experience with commissioning and service activities.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Strong command of English at a technical/engineering level (both written and spoken).
  • Willingness to travel for global commissioning and service assignments to remote sites (approximately 25% of working hours and up to several weeks per assignment).

What's in it for You?

  • Flexibility: We offer hybrid work options; make the best out of them!
  • Modern Office Environment: Enjoy our cozy office when working in-house.
  • Empowerment: Take ownership and drive exciting results within your scope of action.

Benefits

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

More About Us

ABB offers you an interesting role within a highly motivated team and promotes open communication. Through a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will gain the confidence to work independently and become a constructive member of an inclusive team. Once the introduction period is complete, opportunities for personal development abound, including personalized development programs with targeted training measures designed to enhance your skills continuously.

Could This Be Your Story?

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Location : Baden
Country : Switzerland

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