ABBProject Engineer – Control and Drive Technology (f/m/d)
ABB is hiring a Project Engineer – Control and Drive Technology (f/m/d). Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.
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Develop automation and drive solutions, providing technical leadership and project coordination for industrial systems.
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__
The work model for the role is: hybrid / #LI-Hybrid
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will develop individual automation and drive solutions for our customers. You will be responsible for planning and site activities as well as the technical execution of the different project phases, making sure they meet expectations, specifications, standards and safety requirements.
This role is contributing to the Automation Process Industries Division in Mannheim. Main stakeholders are Main stakeholders are Sales, Technology, Risk & Contract Management, customers, partners, suppliers and service providers, as well as colleagues at international level.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Technical lead and coordination of projects for the planning and implementation of individual system solutions in drive and automation technology, including electrification, instrumentation, analyzer technology and optimizations
- Engineering across all project phases, including installation and commissioning, and, where required, service in case of faults or change requests
- Close collaboration with other departments such as Sales and Technology
- Supporting Sales and Risk / Contract Management with your technical expertise in detailed planning, in contact with customers, partners and service providers
- Regular contact with customers and suppliers
You will join a very collegial team in a modern, future-oriented environment with international connections, where you will be able to shape solutions with a hands-on mindset, with a lot of room for your own ideas.
Qualifications for the role
- Successfully completed degree in engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or automation technology, or comparable vocational training
- Several years of experience in the design and commissioning of electrical systems and drive systems in low voltage and/or experience in control technology
- First experience in the technical leadership of projects, ideally in drive and automation technology, including coordination of internal teams, customers, suppliers and service providers across the different project phases
- Experience in software and hardware design; basic engineering with CAD tools such as EPLAN or AutoCAD is desirable
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, as well as planning and organizational talent
- High self-motivation, hands-on mentality, and a solution- and quality-oriented, structured way of working
- Ability to communicate successfully at all levels
- Fluent German and English, written and spoken
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (20–30%)
Benefits
- 35 hours work week
- ABB Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
- Flexible Working Hours Arrangement
- ABB Retirement Benefits
Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.
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ABB AG
+49 (0) 621 381 3500
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Project Engineer – Control and Drive Technology (f/m/d) 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.
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- Tell me about a project where automation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where drive systems was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where project engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where electrical engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where control technology was part of your work. What did you do?
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