Project Lead Engineer – 800xA

ABB Inc; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bangalore, India, seeks a Design and Execution DCS Engineer to lead medium-to-high complexity automation projects in service deliveries for energy industries. You will drive engineering, testing, installation and commissioning while mentoring teams and engaging stakeholders globally.

The role requires deep DCS and industrial IT experience, ABB 800xA expertise, and willingness to travel offshore/onshore as needed. Hybrid work model is in place.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Process Automation and DCS projects.
• Expertise in DCS architectures, third-party integrations, upgrades and lifecycle support.
• Strong IT infra knowledge: virtualization, Windows, AD, group policy.
• Industrial networking and cybersecurity for automation systems.
• Experience with ABB 800xA and legacy ABB platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to high complexity engineering and automation projects across all phases.
• Analyze requirements, identify gaps and design solutions with business and IT stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, estimates and cost projections while ensuring quality and budget.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams from engineering to commissioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve issues and drive project execution.
• Continuously improve project outcomes by leveraging AI tools and latest process automation trends.

Skills

DCS engineering

Process automation

Industrial IT infra

Windows Admin

Active Directory

Cybersecurity (industrial)

Modbus/OPC/HART

Foundation Fieldbus

ABB 800xA

VMware/ESXi

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics & Communications

Tools

ABB 800xA

VMware/ESXi

Windows Server

Active Directory

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

This role will be in Designing and execution DCS engineering activities in service projects with medium to high complexity, according to Standard work instructions, quality standards and safety guidelines. Deliver quality customer service to satisfy customers.

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

This role is contributing to the Energy Industries for INOPC based in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead medium to high complexity engineering and automation projects, ensuring successful delivery across all project phases.
• Analyze customer requirements, identify process gaps, and design effective solutions in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, effort estimates, and cost projections while ensuring quality deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams, supporting engineering, testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve technical issues, drive project execution, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
• Continuously improve project outcomes by recommending enhancements to products, processes, and customer service while staying updated with the latest trends in process automation and digital technologies.

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

Qualifications for the role:

• 8-12 years of experience in Process Automation, particularly within large Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Power, or Water projects.
• strong experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), including complex multi-system architectures, third-party integrations, retrofits, upgrades, commissioning, and lifecycle support activities.
• Hands-on expertise in industrial IT infrastructure, including virtualization (VMware/ESXi), server and client integration, Windows Administration, RAID configuration, Active Directory, domain management, and Group Policy administration.
• Solid knowledge of industrial networking and cybersecurity, including managed switches, routers, firewalls, system hardening, cybersecurity design, McAfee ePO, WSUS, and secure network architecture for automation systems.
• Proficiency in Process Automation applications and communication protocols, including MODBUS, OPC, HART, Profibus, and Foundation Fieldbus. Experience with ABB 800xA systems is essential, while exposure to legacy ABB platforms such as Advant, Safeguard, Infi90, or SCADAVantage will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working in global and multicultural environments. Ability to mentor teams, leverage AI tools and agents, support alarm management solutions, and willingness to travel extensively, including offshore/onshore assignments and international relocations when required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related discipline.

More About Us

ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.

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.