Automation Engineer

ABB Inc; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc in Chennai, India, is seeking an Automation Engineer to support engineering activities from concept to commissioning. You will work under the Automation Engineering Manager, handling planning, modelling and testing tasks for diverse project sizes, and you will collaborate with global teams to ensure quality and delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, site support, and the translation of designs into practical engineering documentation, with opportunities to improve processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation) required.
• 1–3 years of application development and support experience.
• Understanding of industrial automation systems including PLCs, motors, drives, motion control and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and execute application development tasks for projects of various sizes.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation, commissioning, debugging and diagnostics.
• Translate designs into detailed engineering documents through modelling, prototyping and simulation.
• Prepare engineering proposals and presentations and maintain communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

PLC

Motors & Drives

Motion Control

Robotics

Customer relations

Communication

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SCADA

HMI

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:Automation Engineering ManagerYour role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to support engineering activities in all types of project sizes and complexities, under the supervision of senior engineers. Each day, you will complete the tasks cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. You will also showcase your knowledge by collecting data and supporting production of the engineering design.The work model for the role is: #LI - OnsiteThis role is contributing to the machine automation within ABB's Automation division in Chennai-India region. Main stakeholders include Customers, Application Engineering Team, Project Management Team, Testing & Commissioning Team, and Product Development Team.You will be mainly accountable for:Planning, monitoring, and executing application development tasks, including new product development, incremental modifications, and timely closure of assigned work.Providing technical support for testing, installation, commissioning, debugging, and diagnostics activities.Translating conceptual designs into detailed engineering documentation through modelling, prototyping, simulation, and calculations, while applying design thinking and best practices.Assisting in preparing engineering proposals and presentations and maintaining effective communication with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.Identifying and managing project risks/issues, ensuring compliance with organizational standards, and promoting teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer satisfactionQualifications for the role:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation or related discipline).Minimum 1-3 years of application development and support experience.Well-developed understanding of Industrial Automation systems like PLCs, motors, drives, motion control and robotic systemsDemonstrable experience in building strong and enduring customer relationships within highly dynamic and competitive marketsGood communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a global environment.Willing to travel for site support and commissioning as required.More about us:B&R Industrial Automation is a manufacturer of automation technology and ABB's global center for machine and factory automation. B&R was founded in 1979 by Erwin Bernecker and Josef Rainer and has its headquarters in Eggelsberg, Upper Austria. Today, B&R is a leading global solution provider for automating machines and factories and is responsible for machine automation in ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division.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.Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.Recruitment Fraud WarningABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process.View current job openings and apply at: https://careers.abb/global/en/homeFor more information, read our full fraud warning notice at: https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning