Drives and PLC Technical and Application Support Engineer

ABB LTD; Olney; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

25 days annual leave + holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Mobility opportunities

Cycle to work

Job summary

ABB UK is seeking a Drives and PLC Technical and Application Support Engineer to provide expert technical support to partners, customers and the sales organisation. You will adapt the drives portfolio to meet customer applications and deliver high-quality technical service within the UK drives business.

Your role includes product demonstrations, on-site support, and training delivery, working with drives factories and OEM hubs. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical and application support for OEM markets and customer applications.
• Strong understanding of drives and PLC systems.
• Experience with motion control and servo technologies is preferable.
• Ability to communicate across local business, factory teams, and support functions.
• UK driving licence holder.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and application support to partners, customers, and colleagues on ABB drives portfolio.
• Display urgency in handling customer enquiries and delivering technical support.
• Contribute to delivering the most technically appropriate and value-added solutions.
• Collaborate with drives factories, OEM hubs, and support functions.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase ABB drives.
• Provide project, on-site support, training, and maintenance assistance.

Skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Technical & applications support

Motion control / servo experience

Cross-team communication

UK driving licence

Education

Electrical engineering or related discipline

Job description

Drives and PLC Technical and Application Support Engineer

Job number: JR

Date posted: 2026-10-17T00:00:00

Profession: Service

Employment type: Full Time

Type: external

Location

• Olney
• Buckinghamshire
• GB
• MK46 4
• Any

Company

ABB

Application Deadline

2026-11-17T10:00:55.657

About the Role

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: Technical Support Team Leader.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide technical and application support to partners, customers, and the sales organisation. You will contribute to customer satisfaction, delivering a superior customer experience as part of the Technical & Applications Support team within the Technical function for the UK drives business. This role supports the sales organisation by adapting the drives portfolio and technology with customer applications to meet specific requirements.

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.

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Work Model

hybrid

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to partners, customers, and colleagues on the ABB drives portfolio
• Displays a clear sense of urgency towards customer enquiries and the delivery of technical and applications support
• Supports in the delivery and implementation of the most technically appropriate and value-added solutions for relevant customers and applications
• Works with experts to stay updated on new product features and customer and market requirements
• Collaborates with the drives factories, OEM hubs, and relevant support functions
• Conducts product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the value and benefits of the ABB drives portfolio
• Provides project support, on-site support, assistance, maintenance, and delivery of technical training
• Complies with ABB Integrity and ethics programs and completes relevant training

Qualifications for the Role

• Strong customer focus and problem-solving skills
• Experience in Technical and application support, working in OEM markets and related customer applications
• Motion control / servo experience preferable
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across the local business, factory teams, and supporting functions
• Qualifications in electrical engineering or related discipline preferred
• Knowledge and proven experience in variable speed drive systems
• Several years proven background in Drives and PLC technical and application support
• Passionate about technology, innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency
• Holder of a full UK driving licence

Benefits

• ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts, and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Hybrid
• Private medical cover
• Generous bonus scheme

Recognition and About Us

For the 6th consecutive year, ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions, and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators, and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World. #RunwithABB

Building a Cleaner, Smarter Future

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.