GMD System Project Engineer

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At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Progress is an expectation for you, your team, and the world. We’ll give you what you need to make it happen.

Position reports to:
Senior Engineering Manager.

Join our dynamic engineering team to design and implement cutting‑edge Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) systems, ensuring seamless project execution, cost efficiency, and technical excellence. This role offers global exposure through commissioning and maintenance activities, while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction in close collaboration with project leadership.

The work model for the role is: contributing to the Process Industries division in Switzerland.

• Design or co‑design technical solutions for Gearless Mill Drive systems (GMD), including clarification and coordination of all relevant engineering aspects during project execution.
• Conduct cost streamlining and ensure project targets are met fully, in addition to carrying out inspections and performing factory acceptance tests.
• Oversee or assist with commissioning and maintenance of GMD systems at customer sites worldwide, including troubleshooting.
• Issue and review technical specifications, data sheets, project documents, and customer documentation in close cooperation with the Team Leader to co‑manage costs, schedules, and quality, thereby improving profitability and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• B. Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering; emphasis on Power Electronics/Drive Technology essential for candidates with no prior work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in drive technology (or graduate without work experience for a junior role).
• Technical knowledge of drive system engineering and experience with commissioning and service activities.
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multicultural environment.
• Proficient command of English at a technical/engineering level (both written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel on global commissioning and service assignments to remote sites (≈ 25 % of working hours and up to several weeks per assignment).

ABB offers an interesting role within a highly motivated team, with open communication structures. You’ll receive a personal, practice‑oriented introduction program and ongoing personal development opportunities, including targeted training to help you reach your career goals.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing