Lead Engineer Harmony

ABB; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a senior process automation specialist with 8+ years in oil & gas, refineries or petrochemicals to execute complex service tasks, including installation, commissioning, upgrades and retrofits.

The role requires strong customer engagement, technical troubleshooting and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to design optimized solutions and ensure delivery within timelines; willingness to travel offshore is needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in process automation for oil, gas, refineries or petrochemicals.
• Hands-on ABB systems experience and system integration know-how.
• Willingness to travel and work offshore when required.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex service tasks: installation, commissioning, upgrades and repairs.
• Customer engagement and satisfaction: maintain strong client relationships.
• Technical troubleshooting and preventive actions to improve reliability.
• Project planning and resource coordination for service activities.
• Engineering support: assist in proposals and presentations for service programs.
• Process analysis and integration design with business teams.
• Cross-functional collaboration with testing and IT teams.
• Continuous improvement and stakeholder interaction on product and service quality.

Skills

Process automation

Oil & Gas

DCS retrofits

ABB Symphony Plus

ABB 800xA

Windows admin

VMware

Networking basics

Travel willingness

Education

Instrumentation Engineering degree

Tools

ABB Symphony Plus

Harmony Legacy

ABB 800xA

Advant

Plantguard

Infi90

SCADAVantage

Windows Admin

ESXi

VMware

WSUS

McAfee ePO

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 Engineering Manager

The work model for the role is # LI - Hybrid. This role is contributing to the Process Automation business in Energy Industries division based in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Execute Complex Service Tasks: Independently perform installation, commissioning, maintenance, upgrades, retrofits, and repairs across various service categories including end-of-life services.
• Customer Engagement & Satisfaction: Deliver service work aligned with customer expectations, build strong client relationships, and identify opportunities to promote the full-service portfolio.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Preventive Actions: Diagnose complex equipment failures, recommend corrective actions, and implement preventive measures to enhance system reliability.
• Project Planning & Resource Coordination: Prepare work plans, cost estimates, and ensure availability of quality materials and equipment for service activities.
• Engineering & Proposal Support: Apply standard engineering techniques in service projects and assist in preparing proposals and presentations for service programs.
• Process Analysis & Integration Design: Identify customer requirements, analyze current processes, and design optimized solutions in collaboration with business teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide technical support during testing and commissioning and work closely with business and IT teams to deliver solutions within defined timelines.
• Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Interaction: Suggest improvements in product, service quality, and customer experience, while staying up-to-updated on industry trends and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications for the role:

• Industry Experience: 8+ years of experience in process automation, specifically within Oil & Gas, Refineries, or Petrochemical sectors, with strong exposure to DCS retrofits, upgrades, service, and commissioning.
• ABB System Expertise: Hands-on experience with ABB Symphony Plus, Harmony Legacy Systems, ABB 800xA (including Harmony Connect, History, and Information Management), and legacy platforms such as Advant, Plantguard, Safeguard, Infi90, and SCADAVantage.
• IT & Virtualization Skills: Proficiency in system installation and integration in virtual environments, Windows administration, ESXi setup, RAID configuration, VMware, and cybersecurity tools like MacAfee ePO and WSUS.
• Network & Communication Protocols: Working knowledge of managed switches, routers, firewalls, domain and Active Directory configuration, and communication protocols including MODBUS, OPC, Profibus, HART, and Foundation Fieldbus.
• Field Instrumentation & Asset Optimization: Familiarity with field devices such as sensors, transducers, and drives, along with experience in asset optimization and system/network hardening.
• Mobility & Offshore Readiness: Willingness to travel extensively, including long-term assignments and deployment to offshore Oil & Gas platforms.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering or Electronics & Communication.

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.