Service Development Engineer - Documentation

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Service Engineering Manager__In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop, manage, and maintain technical documentation that supports Field Service Technicians working on Critical Power Products. Each day, you will ensure documentation accuracy, version control, and global standardization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain technical documentation including Method of Procedures (MOPs), Field Procedures (FPs), and related technical manuals for Field Service Technicians.

Manage document control processes including ISO folder organization, document , version control, and systematic filing within the document management system (DMS).Support global standardization and harmonization of documentation formats across regions.

Conduct dry runs of procedural documents to verify accuracy, clarity, and operational feasibility.

Travel to project sites to observe documentation practices, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.

Participate in Field Work Teams (FWTs) to develop project-specific documentation aligned with customer requirements.

Prepare and update project document lists, progress reports, and monitor document status against schedules.

Communicate product modifications impacting the installed base to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.

Identify and report process or tool inefficiencies, proposing actionable improvements.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in a service or manufacturing environment; or Associate's degree with 7+ years; or High School Diploma/GED with 9+ years of relevant military or work experience.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); working knowledge of MS Project.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and administrative responsibilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly across organizational levels.

Demonstrated sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability.

Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Experience with document management systems and version control preferred.

More about usABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays.

Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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