ABB Ltd

Senior Application Engineer- Columbus OH

ABB Ltd$100K — $160K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with ABB AC450 DCS Controllers and a strong understanding of legacy ABB control system architectures.
  • Proficiency in AMPLE programming with experience in developing and troubleshooting ABB DCS applications.
  • Ability to interpret and develop engineering documentation including P&IDs and control narratives.
  • 5+ years experience in DCS application engineering including design, configuration, and support.
  • Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry and familiarity with ABB Pulp & Paper Library is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute ABB DCS projects with full technical ownership from design to commissioning.
  • Design, configure, test, and commission applications using ABB AC450 DCS Controllers.
  • Act as the primary technical contact for customers, ensuring successful project delivery.
  • Develop engineering work plans with schedules and cost estimates.
  • Support proposal and tendering activities with technical expertise in automation projects.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for existing systems.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers, sharing best practices in control system design.

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plan options (PPO or High Deductible Health Plan).
  • Two dental plan options available (Core and Core Plus).
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance (2X and 1X base pay respectively).
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage - company paid.
  • Parental Leave up to 6 weeks and Employee Assistance Program provided.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions and Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Project Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a design authority for an engineering discipline. Each day, you will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.

The work model for the role is Hybrid {#LI-Hybrid}

This role is contributing to the Automation - Process Industries division in Columbus, OH

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Leading and executing ABB DCS projects, including AC450 migration programs, with full technical ownership from design through commissioning and startup.
  • Designing, configuring, testing, and commissioning applications using ABB AC450 DCS Controllers, including development and maintenance of AMPLE-based control applications.
  • Serving as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout project execution, ensuring successful solution delivery and high customer satisfaction.
  • Developing engineering work plans, schedules, and cost estimates, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
  • Supporting proposal and tendering activities by providing technical expertise for DCS migration and automation projects.
  • Providing advanced troubleshooting and technical support for installed systems, identifying opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.
  • Mentoring and coaching junior engineers, sharing best practices and lessons learned in control system design, migration, and project execution


Qualifications for the role
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with ABB AC450 DCS Controllers, including a strong understanding of legacy ABB control system architectures and migration methodologies.
  • Proficiency in AMPLE programming, with demonstrated experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting ABB DCS applications.
    Experience working with MasterView and related ABB operator interface environments.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, functional design specifications, and system architecture diagrams.
  • Proven experience supporting automation and control systems within industrial process environments.
  • 5+ years of experience in DCS application engineering, including system design, configuration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and support}.
  • Demonstrated experience in the Pulp & Paper industry, including process knowledge and control applications is preferred.
  • Experience with the ABB Pulp & Paper Library is preferred.


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
  • 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


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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