Drives Project & Field Service Engineer

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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.

Reports to:

Senior Engineering Manager

Work model:
Process Industries division, Switzerland

• Design or co-design technical solutions for electric drive systems, 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 drive systems at customer sites worldwide, including troubleshooting.
• Issue and review technical specifications and data sheets, project documents, and customer documentation work in close cooperation with the Team Leader for the purpose of co‑managing 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’ experience in drive technology (or graduate without work experience for a junior role).
• Technical knowledge of ABB MV drive systems (ACS
  60x0), as well as experience relating to 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 (approximately 30 % of working hours and up to several weeks per assignment).

Seniority level:
Not applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing