Digital Engineer

ABB; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Digital Solution Engineer to lead Advanced Process Control/Optimizer projects with diverse sectors, from design to post-audit. The role emphasizes APC software experience, project leadership, and collaboration with sales and engineering teams.

You will work in a hybrid model, contributing to the Process Automation business within the Energy Industries division. A chemical engineering background with 5–8 years of APC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in APC software and engineering disciplines.
• Experience in plant operations and APC/control systems.
• Experience in complete APC project cycles in chemicals, energy, refinery sectors.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in advanced process control.
• Experience estimating engineering efforts and developing productivity standards.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Process Control/Optimizer projects from start to post-audit.
• Implement ABB Ability APC/Optimizer/Loop Performance technologies as Lead Consultant/Engineer for Chemicals, Energy, Refinery sectors.
• Perform APC studies, PoCs, and training for users.
• Support Sales/Marketing to grow APC/Optimizer business.
• Assist with technical and commercial proposals and budget estimation.
• Share lessons learned and develop standard productivity tools.

Skills

APC Software

OPC

Process Control

Project Lifecycle

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ABB Ability PnC

Honeywell Profit Suite

Aspen DMCplus/DMC3

Yokogawa SMOC

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:

SEN. DIGITAL SOLUTION ENGINEER. SPECIAL.

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 expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.

The work model for the role is # LI - Hybrid.

The role is contributing to the to the Process Automation business in Energy Industries division based in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Execute Advanced Process Control/Optimizer projects including assessment, kick-off, pre-test, plant test, design, modeling, configuration, installation, commissioning, and post-audit.
• Implement ABB Ability™ Advanced Process Control/ Optimizer/Loop Performance Monitoring technologies as Lead Consultant/Engineer for any of the following sector - Chemicals and Specialty Chemicals, Energy and Utility, Refinery and Petrochemicals and Fertilizer
• Perform/Participate in Advanced Process Control/ Optimizer studies, proof of concepts/trial evaluation and provide user training.
• Support Sales and Marketing to grow Advanced Process Control/ Optimizer business.
• Assist with technical and Commercial proposals for new projects.
• Estimate Budget, Cost Modelling for a project.
• Shares best practices Lessons-Learned documentation across different projects and disciplines. Develop standard processes and tools for productivity and quality improvement.

You will join a talented team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role:

• 5-8 years of experience of using the commercial APC software’s such as ABB Ability™ PnC, Honeywell Profit™ Suite, Aspen DMCplus / DMC3, Yokogawa SMOC etc.
• Candidates have experience in plant operations and Expertise in APC, control systems, and Open Platform Communication OPC
• Prior experience of handling a complete APC project cycle from any of the following sectors like Chemicals and Specialty Chemicals, Energy and Utility, Refinery and Petrochemicals and Steam and Power Generation
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of advanced process control.
• Experience in estimating engineering efforts and Developing standards, tools for productivity improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related engineering degree. An advanced degree is preferred.

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 reducing 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.