Project Engineer - Control and Drive Technology (f/m/d)

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours work week

ESAP (Employee Stock Acquisition Plan)

Flexible working hours

Retirement benefits

Job summary

ABB AG in Mannheim seeks a dedicated engineer to lead automation and drive-system projects. You will plan, design, install, and commission electrical and drive solutions, collaborating with Sales, Technology, and Risk teams while maintaining strong customer and supplier relations.

The role requires a hands-on mindset, international collaboration, and willingness to travel 20–30% as needed. You will contribute to modern, future-oriented automation projects in a global context.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in engineering, electrical engineering, or automation.
• Experience in design and commissioning of electrical and drive systems.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating internal and external teams.
• Experience with CAD tools such as EPLAN or AutoCAD.
• Strong teamwork, planning and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel 20–30% nationally and internationally.
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Technical lead and coordination of projects for planning and implementation of system solutions in drive and automation technology.
• Engineering across all project phases, including installation and commissioning, and service for faults or change requests.
• Collaborate with Sales and Technology to align project goals.
• Support Sales and Risk/Contract Management with technical planning in contact with customers and partners.
• Maintain regular contact with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Communication at all levels

German language

English language

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

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

This position reports to: Engineering Manager

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

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will develop individual automation and drive solutions for our customers. You will be responsible for planning and site activities as well as the technical execution of the different project phases, making sure they meet expectations, specifications, standards and safety requirements.

This role is contributing to the Automation Process Industries Division in Mannheim. Main stakeholders are Main stakeholders are Sales, Technology, Risk & Contract Management, customers, partners, suppliers and service providers, as well as colleagues at international level.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Technical lead and coordination of projects for the planning and implementation of individual system solutions in drive and automation technology, including electrification, instrumentation, analyzer technology and optimizations
• Engineering across all project phases, including installation and commissioning, and, where required, service in case of faults or change requests
• Close collaboration with other departments such as Sales and Technology
• Supporting Sales and Risk / Contract Management with your technical expertise in detailed planning, in contact with customers, partners and service providers
• Regular contact with customers and suppliers

You will join a very collegial team in a modern, future-oriented environment with international connections, where you will be able to shape solutions with a hands-on mindset, with a lot of room for your own ideas.

Qualifications for the role

• Successfully completed degree in engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or automation technology, or comparable vocational training
• Several years of experience in the design and commissioning of electrical systems and drive systems in low voltage and/or experience in control technology
• First experience in the technical leadership of projects, ideally in drive and automation technology, including coordination of internal teams, customers, suppliers and service providers across the different project phases
• Experience in software and hardware design; basic engineering with CAD tools such as EPLAN or AutoCAD is desirable
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, as well as planning and organizational talent
• High self-motivation, hands-on mentality, and a solution-and quality-oriented, structured way of working
• Ability to communicate successfully at all levels
• Fluent German and English, written and spoken
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (20-30%)

Benefits

• 35 hours work week
• ABB Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• Flexible Working Hours Arrangement
• ABB Retirement Benefits

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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