ABB Ltd

Regional Technical Advisor

ABB Ltd$100K — $160K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation
  • Deep understanding of electrical systems, programming, and troubleshooting
  • Proficient in working with DCS, SCADA, and PLCs
  • Willingness to travel over 80% of the time in the US, plus some international travel
  • Comfortable with physical tasks like lifting and on-site repairs
  • Current work permit for the USA

Responsibilities

  • Execute medium- to high-complexity service activities for ABB DCS systems
  • Drive customer satisfaction through quality technical execution and clear communication
  • Identify service growth opportunities by assessing system performance and lifecycle status
  • Elevate field service capabilities through mentoring and leading site activities
  • Maintain knowledge of new technologies to support advanced technical issues

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical and two dental plan options
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage fully funded by the company
  • Paid parental leave and employee discount programs
  • 401k with company contributions and Employee Stock Acquisition Plan
  • Dynamic and supportive team environment focused on technical growth
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Regional Technical Advisor Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and ABB guidelines. Each day, you will deliver excellent customer service to satisfy customers. You will also showcase your expertise by working with customer to identify opportunities in the installed base, to improve system performance and operational performance.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

In this role, you will support our Automation Energy Industries Service business across the United States.

Your role and responsibilities
  • Executing medium- to high-complexity service activities and providing lifecycle support for ABB DCS systems in line with customer scope, ABB processes, and site safety requirements.
  • Driving customer satisfaction and retention through high-quality technical execution, clear communication of service scope, timelines, risks, and resolution plans, and consistent delivery against customer expectations.
  • Identifying service growth opportunities across the installed base by assessing system performance, lifecycle status, reliability risks, and modernization needs in close coordination with customers and internal ABB teams.
  • Elevating the technical capability of the field service organization by mentoring Field Service Engineers, coaching technicians and engineers, leading complex site activities, maintaining current knowledge of new technologies, and providing advanced technical support across ABB teams.


Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic, highly technical, and diverse team where you will be able to thrive, contribute independently, and collaborate effectively with multicultural teams across functions and geographies.

Qualifications for the role
  • You are highly skilled in industrial automation, operating systems, industrial software, hardware, computers, and process equipment, and you enjoy working in the energy, utilities, and industrial automation sectors.
  • You have a minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, with a strong foundation in electrical knowledge, programming, and troubleshooting, including work with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SCADA, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  • You are passionate about traveling more than 80% of the time across the United States, with occasional international travel, and working directly with customers at their facilities.
  • You are comfortable performing physical tasks such as lifting equipment, replacing power supplies, and conducting on-site troubleshooting and repairs.
  • You are at ease communicating in English.
  • You hold a current work permit to work in the United States of America.


What's in it for you?
Bring your technical expertise to a national role where you will work on complex automation service projects, help customers improve reliability and performance, and influence service delivery across the United States. You will be part of a dynamic, high-performing team that values knowledge sharing, technical growth, and the deployment of new technologies.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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
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