Resident Field Service Technician; Gary

At ABB
, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together.

This position reports to: Engineering Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to represent ABB at our customer site and provide excellent technical service along with reliable collaboration and partnership. The role is on-site.

• Serve as the technical lead for maintaining and supporting the customer's manufacturing control systems (e.g., steel casting).
• Lead ABB Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities on site, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and safe operation of all automation systems.
• Interpret and apply customer documentation, including control lists, drawings, electrical onelines, P&IDs, schematics, and other technical specifications.
• Program and troubleshoot controller and HMI applications using ABB and third‑party PLC platforms (e.g., Rockwell Control Logix), applying IEC
  61131 programming languages and configuring associated HMI devices.
• Perform hands‑on fieldwork, including operation and support of industrial networks and communication systems using standard bus protocols such as Ethernet‑based devices.

• Associate's degree in process, electrical, or mechanical engineering or technology required. Experience in lieu of training maintaining heavy industrial processes in chemical, metal, or rubber. Military (ship controls) experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of relevant experience. Desired experience includes:
  • Performing hands‑on work with control systems and HMI hardware/software.
  • Configuring control system software, hardware, and industrial communication protocols, with working knowledge of Modbus and Device Net.
  • Applying controls engineering design experience, including control panel layouts and system integration.
  • Developing and troubleshooting control programs for industrial applications, including heavy‑industry processes.
  • Demonstrating working knowledge of AC/DC motors and drives, as well as general industrial electrical and automation principles.
• Nice‑to‑have experience:
  • AC800M (Control Builder), AC500 (Automation Builder) and/or Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation SLC/PLC‑5 (RSLogix 500), Control/Compact Logix (RSLogix 5000) programming. Rockwell Studio 5000 for Control Logix and Factory Talk View for Panel View.

• Choice between two medical plan options: PPO Copay Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account.
• Choice between two dental plan options:
  Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company‑paid life insurance (2× base pay).
• Company‑paid AD&D (1× base pay).
• Voluntary life and AD&D—100% employee paid up to maximums.
• Short‑Term Disability—up to 26 weeks, company paid.
• Long‑Term Disability—60% of pay, company paid. Ability to “buy‑up” to 66 2⁄3 % of pay.
• Supplemental benefits—100% employee paid (accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Parental leave—up to 6 weeks.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.

• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non‑exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time‑away policy.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic…