ABB Ltd

Field Service Technician

ABB Ltd$67K — $99K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
  • Hands-on experience with medium-voltage equipment and industrial systems maintenance.
  • Strong technical knowledge in industrial automation, software applications, and control systems; ABB MV/LV Drives, PLCs, and DCS experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities in field environments.
  • Excellent English communication skills; willingness to travel extensively (60-70%) with a valid driver's license and passport; French is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Execute field service work safely and efficiently per customer requirements and quality standards.
  • Provide outstanding customer experiences through clear communication and a strong sense of urgency.
  • Identify and communicate service growth opportunities to improve customer operations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues through remote and on-site support for service offerings.
  • Plan and prepare for service activities by securing necessary materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Drive continuous improvement by recommending corrective actions and improving work processes.
  • Promote and uphold ABB's safety culture while mentoring junior technicians and providing training.

Benefits

  • Support for personal and professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative team environment that values unique contributions.
  • Opportunities to lead projects and make impactful decisions.
Full Job Description
Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB quality and safety guidelines. Each day, you will deliver quality customer service planning and execute service work as per customer order and expectation. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring customer retention by effectively communicating service work timeline and expectations.

The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite. (traveling role field service: 50% on surface, 50% underground)This role is contributing to the Automation Process Industries, Mining and Materials in Sudbury, Ontario.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Execute field service work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements, quality standards, and agreed timelines.
  • Provide an outstanding customer experience through clear communication, responsiveness, and a strong sense of urgency.
  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience by communicating clearly, demonstrating urgency, and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Identify opportunities to improve customer operations, eliminate pain points, and communicate service growth opportunities to ABB account teams.
  • Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve technical issues through remote and on-site support for certified products and service offerings.
  • Plan and prepare service activities by securing the required materials, parts, tools, and equipment to achieve a first-time-right outcome.
  • Drive continuous improvement by recommending corrective and preventive actions, improving work processes, and preparing accurate service documentation and customer reports.
  • Promote ABB's safety culture while collaborating with customers and colleagues, reporting hazards, mentoring junior technicians and engineers, providing technical guidance, and delivering training when required.


Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Hands-on experience servicing, maintaining, commissioning, and repairing medium-voltage (MV) equipment and other industrial systems.
  • Strong technical knowledge of industrial automation, software applications, and control systems; experience with ABB MV/LV Drives, PLCs, and DCS systems is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to support complex industrial equipment in field environments.
  • Excellent English communication skills, with a valid driver's license and passport, and willingness to travel extensively to customer sites (60-70%). French is a strong asset.

What's in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

More About us

ABB's Mining & Material team delivers solutions and services ensuring our customers get the most out of their investment. Our Mining & Material solutions help improve safety and productivity of the mines while reducing maintenance and energy costs. Deep domain knowledge enables us to truly understand and address our customers' challenges and opportunities.

Our Mining & Material Service Team supports customers on ABB systems and solutions throughout North America. Our customers operate 24x7 and rely on ABB to support from installation and initial start-up, through to life-cycle services to maximize the availability of the solutions provided by ABB and optimize their operations.

Benefits: Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $67,500 and $99,000 annually and is bonus eligible.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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