Associate Project Engineer

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru, India, seeks a design-focused professional to contribute to automation projects as a DCS commissioning engineer. You will work on small to medium scope assignments, applying basic design thinking and delivering reliable DCS solutions.

Role involves collaboration with project leaders, engineering teams, and customers to meet project requirements and timelines. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in industrial automation DCS commissioning, with knowledge of 800xA and strong English

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in industrial automation DCS commissioning in process automation
• Knowledge of 800xA preferred
• Proficient in English communication, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Support development, engineering, configuration, and implementation of DCS projects with project leads
• Develop, configure, test, and troubleshoot DCS applications including system validation and loop checks
• Perform site surveys, calculations, data analysis, and prepare project documentation and deliverables
• Assist in installation, integration, commissioning, and startup of DCS systems at customer sites
• Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, and project reviews for timely milestones

Skills

DCS commissioning

Industrial automation

English communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronics/EEC/Instrumentation/Chemical)

Tools

800xA

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:

Senior Project Lead Engineer

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your knowledge by applying basic design thinking/design best practices concepts in projects.

The work model for the role is:

This role is contributing to the Automation – Energy Division in Bangalore- India Region. Main stakeholders include Project Lead Engineers, DCS/Automation Engineering Teams, Customers & End Users, Commissioning & Site Operations Teams, and Pharma/Chemical Plant Stakeholders.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Support the development, engineering, configuration, and implementation of DCS projects, working closely with lead engineers to deliver solutions that meet project requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Develop, configure, customize, and test DCS applications, including system validation, loop checks, functional testing, and troubleshooting activities to ensure reliable and efficient system performance.
• Perform site surveys, standard engineering calculations, data analysis, and basic design activities, while preparing project documentation, technical reports, and as-built deliverables within the assigned scope.
• Assist in the installation, integration, commissioning, and startup of DCS systems at customer sites, collaborating with project teams, contractors, and customers to resolve technical issues and support effective project execution and handover.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, engineering workshops, and project review sessions, contributing to effective communication, continuous improvement initiatives, and the timely delivery of project milestones.

Qualifications for the role:

• You have a Diploma or Degree in engineering, electrical, Electronics, EEC, Instrumentation or chemical engineering.
• You have 2 to 5 years of experience in industrial automation DCS commissioning in process automation industry.
• You enjoy working with industrial automation in the pharma and chemicals market.
• You possess enhanced knowledge of 800xA.
• You are comfortable communicating verbally and in writing in English.

More about us:

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, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. 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 minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.