ABBProject Engineer - Automation
ABB is hiring a Project Engineer - Automation. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.
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- Some of the work can be done remotely, according to the posting.
- The posting mentions Siemens PLC, Schneider PLC and automation engineering among its tools and skills.
- ABB has 2,100+ other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past two weeks.
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Execute and coordinate automation engineering activities for gas and diesel engine power plants at ABB.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Engineering Manager__
Your Role and Responsibilities
We are now looking for two new Project Engineers to join our team at ABB Oy, Energy Industries unit in Vaasa. In this position you will be responsible for executing and coordinating automation engineering activities for Gas and Diesel Engine Power Plants. We offer you an opportunity to work in a global working environment with electrical/automation customer projects in an expanding project organization. You will have the opportunity to extend your technical skills in different segments and be a part of our young and motivated community.
Work model for this role: #LI-hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Planning and implementing automation solutions for Gas and Diesel Engine Power plants
- Serving as a technical reference for the project team, suppliers and customers
- Collaborating with Project Managers, project team members, customers representatives and other stakeholders to reach project targets.
- Contributing to professional and cost-effective project execution in line with contract specifications, budget, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Qualifications for the role:
- B.Sc. in electrical or automation engineering
- Experience of industrial automation systems
- Relevant PLC programming experience, Siemens and/or Schneider PLC experience are preferred
- Experience of piston engine driven power plant automation systems is seen as an advantage
- Knowledge of industrial automation networks is seen as a benefit
- Fluent written and spoken English and Swedish or Finnish skills
- As person you are a collaborative problem solver with your eyes on the target
Benefits
Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model.
More about us:
ABB Energy Industries is enabling safe, smart and sustainable projects and operations for businesses across the oil, gas, chemicals, life sciences, power generation and water sectors. Driving integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify industry we connect our people and technology to help our customers adapt and succeed. With over 50 years domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches across the energy sector with our technologies designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, reduce energy consumption and waste.
If you have questions, please contact Engineering Manager, Jonas Backa, tel. +358503343143. Apply for the position by November 8th 2026. We look forward to receiving your application.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
How we rate this
Project Engineer - Automation at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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