Talent Pool_Project Engineer_Hardware
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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
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TA Team LeadYour role and responsibilities:
This role is part of a talent pool for professionals with experience as a Hardware Design Engineer. You will act as a design authority for low to medium complexity engineering assignments. You will contribute to proposal, design, and execution phases of automation projects, applying design-for-excellence principles to deliver cost-effective and reliable solutions. While there may not be an immediate opening, we are actively building a pipeline of qualified Hardware Design Engineers for future opportunities within our Process Automation business.
The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite
You will be mainly accountable for:
Reviewing customer technical specifications and design DCS cabinets; develop and verify hardware deliverables including system architecture, BOMs, GA drawings, and schematics.
Applying standard engineering practices, guidelines, and checklists to ensure design quality, compliance, and consistency.
Supporting proposal and project engineering by identifying technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
Providing technical support during factory testing, installation, commissioning, and site acceptance activities.
Contributing to FEED, detailed design, and execution of ICSS and PPM systems, including work on ABB 800xA platforms (power, grounding, field cabling, and IO wiring).
Qualifications for the role:
Diploma or Degree in Engineering from a reputed university (should be full-time)
5–15 years of relevant experience in hardware design or automation engineering and supporting automation proposals (DCS, ESD, FGS).
Exposure to industries such as Oil & Gas, Refineries, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Power, or Water.
Experience in Preparation of deliverables - System Architecture, Bill of materials, General Arrangement Drawings, Schematic etc. system hardware, cabinet design, and engineering documentation.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and project-based environments.
A future opportunity
This role is part of our talent pipeline, which means it’s not currently open, but we’re always looking for curious minds, bold thinkers, and people who want to make an impact.
Click Apply to express your interest and be considered for future opportunities that match your experience and aspirations.
At ABB, we welcome people from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives help us build a cleaner, smarter future.
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about how we help run what runs the world.
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