ABB Ltd

Mining and Material Controls Engineer

ABB Ltd$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, or similar field
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or control systems
  • Hands-on experience with ABB control systems like 800xA or Symphony
  • Proficient in troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and process systems
  • Solid IT and networking skills, including cybersecurity basics and virtualization
  • Effective communicator with ability to engage with customers and technical teams
  • Capacity to thrive in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site and remote technical support for control systems
  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance and system diagnostics
  • Assist with project support, upgrades, and system installations
  • Prepare clear service documentation and identify system improvement opportunities
  • Foster strong customer relationships through collaboration with various stakeholders
  • Travel across the Western US and occasionally other regions or internationally

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plan options including a High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefits included
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance paid by the company
  • Paid parental leave and employee assistance programs
  • 401k savings plan with company contributions and employee stock acquisition plan
  • 11 paid holidays and vacation based on years of service
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Service Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will support the installation, maintenance, and optimization of ABB control systems in mining and heavy industrial environments, ensuring high system performance and strong customer satisfaction.

The work model for this role Hybrid #LI-hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for
  • Delivering on-site and remote technical support, troubleshooting control systems, and resolving customer issues in a timely and effective manner
  • Performing preventive and corrective maintenance, system testing, and diagnostics on ABB DCS platforms and related equipment
  • Supporting projects, upgrades, commissioning, and system installations in collaboration with engineering and service teams
  • Preparing clear service documentation (reports, audits, and recommendations) while identifying opportunities for system improvements


You will also play a key role in building strong customer relationships while working closely with plant operators, management teams, third-party vendors, and ABB stakeholders.

Travel across the Western United States, and occasionally North America and internationally, is 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
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, or related field (or equivalent technical diploma)
  • Minimum 5, or more, years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, or field service environments
  • Hands-on experience with ABB control systems (e.g., 800xA, Symphony, AC500) or similar DCS/PLC platforms strongly preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical, and process systems
  • Solid IT and networking knowledge (Windows environments, cybersecurity basics, virtualization, and system integration)
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and technical teams
  • Ability to perform in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments, including high-pressure field conditions


What's in it for you?

You will have the opportunity to work on complex industrial systems within the mining sector, develop deep technical expertise, and collaborate with a global network of professionals.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.


  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus


  • Vision benefit


  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)


  • Company paid AD&D (1X 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


  • Paid Parental Leave


  • Employee Assistance Program


  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption


  • Employee discount program


Retirement

  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions


  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)


Time off

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

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
NASDAQ

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