Senior Applications Engineer

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems and service offerings keeps our customers ahead. Developing solutions for our customers all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will challenge and enrich your work and your mind. ABB Australia currently has an opportunity for a Senior Applications Engineer to join our team, primarily responsible for executing assigned engineering activities associated with Control Systems and other associated system engineering activities within the Industrial Automation Business. 

Your responsibilities

• Ensuring projects are delivered within the boundaries of the specified project schedules. 
• Assisting engineering team in building standard and custom solutions for customers efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Using drawing packages to design electrical drawings
• Providing technical engineering expertise to meet the requirements of Control System upgrade projects, system expansions, or Service Offerings.
• Providing process control improvement concepts through innovative thinking and process knowledge.
• Maintaining excellent customer relationships and focus on lifting customer satisfaction.
• Coaches less experienced designers on the translation of conceptual designs to engineering documentation, including drawings and calculations. May manage a small team of Engineers on a project.
• Due to the nature of the work, including site commissioning and start up demands, and the international nature of these industries, short periods of domestic and international travel will be required.
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business.

Your background

• A Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, or similar field. 
• More than 5 years’ experience in multi-disciplinary electrical, automation and Control projects/service role, working with ABB 800xA Control System. 
• Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes and tools, including but not limited to 800xA, Power Management Systems, Modbus Communication and Networking. 
• Advanced computer skills including SAP knowledge or experience, Microsoft Office and MS Project, etc.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines. 
• A high level of self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies. 
• A collaborative approach to working, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines. 
• A high level of self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies. 
• A collaborative approach to working, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills.

More about us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.