Project Engineer - Batch Automation

ABB; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru leads Process Automation solutions for pharma, biotech, API, and food & beverage sectors. The role acts as a design authority for a given discipline, handling small projects or parts of larger programs with cost efficiency.

You will apply design thinking and deliver batch process design, software/HMI, and testing across project phases, in a hybrid work model in India.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience with ABB DCS, DeltaV, Rockwell, or Siemens Batch systems.
• Experience with ISA 88 Batch Standards, Batch Design, Production Management/Scheduling, and Batch Management programming.
• Excellent knowledge of Recipe Management and Procedures for Batch Production processes.
• Knowledge of process manufacturing, field instrumentation, and control system installation across project phases.
• Pharma project execution using V-model, GAMP standards, and ISA S88‑based documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity.
• Complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner.
• Apply design thinking and design for excellence concepts in projects.
• Design and implement batch processes per user requirements, including SFCs, recipes, and HMI.
• Support testing, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of integrated systems.

Skills

Industry experience

Batch standards & GMP

Batch process design

Batch software & HMI design

System testing & commissioning

Education

BE/BTech/Diploma in Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

Tools

ABB DCS

DeltaV

Rockwell

Siemens Batch systems

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

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.

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

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Industry Experience: Person with strong automation experience in Pharma, Biotech/API, and Food & Beverage sectors.
• Batch Standards and GMP: Proficiency in Batch standards (S-88) and Good Manufacturing Practices for Batch Design.
• Batch Process Design and Implementation: Expertise in designing and implementing batch process applications as per user requirements.
• Batch Software and HMI Design: Strong experience in batch software design, including SFCs, recipes, HMI design, and implementation.
• System Testing and Commissioning: Skilled in integrated system testing (FAT), startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

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

Qualifications for the role:

• Control Systems Experience: 4 to 8 years of experience with ABB DCS, Delta V, Rockwell, or Siemens Batch systems.
• Batch Standards and Programming: Experience with ISA 88 Batch Standards, Batch Design, Production Management/Scheduling, and Batch Management programming.
• Recipe Management and Batch Production: Excellent knowledge and experience in developing Recipe Management and Procedures for Batch Production processes.
• Project Phases Expertise: Knowledge of process manufacturing, field instrumentation, control system installation, and implementation across project phases: requirements documentation, detailed design, implementation, system integration, testing, and on-site startup.
• Pharma Project Execution: Experience in executing Pharma projects following V-model and GAMP standards, including process control and automation design using P&IDs, PFDs, and other documentation based on ISA S88 standard.
• Design and Validation: Proficiency in developing scope of supply documentation, conceptual/basic/detailed design with validation/qualification, functional specifications, change management, and control system validation/testing protocols.
• Educational Background: BE/BTech/Diploma in Engineering (Control and Instrumentation or equivalent).

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.