Graduate Service Engineer

ABB LTD; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is looking for a Graduate Service Engineer to join their Automation, Energy Industries division in St Neots. This role offers recent graduates a structured programme combining hands-on experience with formal learning. Responsibilities include developing knowledge of industrial automation systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and supporting lifecycle services for ABB Control System products. The role presents significant opportunities for growth and travel to various sites, both onshore and offshore.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Private medical cover

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Controls Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
• Full UK Driver's License is required.
• Flexibility to travel to customer sites (onshore and offshore).

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of ABB's Industrial Automation systems and digital portfolio.
• Support and deliver lifecycle services for ABB Control System products.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Willingness to learn and innovate

Knowledge of PLCs

Basic programming experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Job description

Join ABB as a Graduate Service Engineer in our Automation, Energy Industries division and kickstart your career in a hands‑on, technical role. You'll work with cutting‑edge operational technology to monitor and control industrial equipment, assets, and processes, helping deliver ABB's service portfolio to energy industry customers across the UK. Based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, the role offers practical experience developing and implementing process automation hardware and software solutions, with travel to ABB offices and customer sites - both onshore and offshore. The two‑year ABB UK Graduate Programme offers a structured start to your career, combining hands‑on experience with formal learning and mentoring. You will work on real customer projects alongside experienced colleagues, developing practical skills and confidence in a professional environment. The programme is designed to support long‑term development within ABB's UK and global teams. 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. 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. In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. - Work model: onsite from our St Neots, Cambridgeshire, location {#LI-onsite}

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of ABB's Industrial Automation systems, cybersecurity, and digital portfolio.
• Collaborate with UK and European engineering teams, customers, and end users.
• Support and deliver lifecycle services for ABB Control System products, including preventive and corrective maintenance visits to onshore/offshore sites.
• Assist in studies and produce reports detailing requirements, recommendations, risks, and benefits.
• Contribute to the design, engineering, integration, verification, and validation of hardware and software modules.
• Participate fully in the ABB UK Graduate Development Programme.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Controls Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity and Networking, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks through to completion.
• Willingness to learn and innovate.
• Flexibility to travel to customer sites (onshore and offshore).
• Full UK Driver's License.
• Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial networks, and cybersecurity – desirable.
• Basic programming experience – desirable.
• At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to the Energy Industries Division. For the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in the 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. The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalise and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonise. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division's goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimising waste for customers, from project start‑up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle. Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

Benefits

• 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
• Private medical cover
• Generous bonus scheme