Senior Field Service Engineer

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru is seeking a DCS-focused engineer to execute installation, service, maintenance and commissioning of DCS automation systems for large-scale hydro projects. You will contribute to both on-site and remote support, ensuring first-time-right performance and strong customer communication.

The role requires 3–8 years in DCS within the hydro/power sector, with travel across India (70–80%). A Diploma or BE/BTech in Electrical/Electronics/Telecom/Instrumentation is essential, along with

Qualifications

• 3-8 years experience in DCS systems within Hydro Power/Power industry.
• Solid foundation in process control and instrumentation, with experience handling large projects (100+ MW).
• Skilled in installation, service, maintenance and commissioning of DCS.
• Demonstrated ability to commissioning activities across Pan India (70-80% travel).
• Diploma & B.E/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, or Instrumentation, with effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Executed installation, service, maintenance and commissioning of DCS Automation Systems in the Hydro Power/Power industry, ensuring reliable performance across large‑scale projects (100+ MW and above).
• Delivered both on-site and remote support, including issue resolution and commissioning activities of medium to high complexity.
• Led project teams during major commissioning assignments, ensuring smooth execution, adherence to safety standards, and effective customer communication.
• Identified technical issues during customer interactions, performed root cause analysis, and recommended corrective and preventive actions to enhance system reliability.
• Ensured project readiness by preparing material lists, coordinating availability of parts, tools, and equipment, and supporting continuous improvement through documentation of best practices.

Skills

DCS experience

Process control

Instrumentation

Pan India travel

Education

Diploma & B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication/Instrumentation

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: Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work with low to medium complexity as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. Each day, you will plan and execute work on a first-time right approach with customers. You will also showcase your skills by displaying a clear understanding of prompt attention and care in your own area of responsibility.

The work model for the role is: #LI - Onsite

This role is contributing to the Automation - Energy division in-Bangalore-Nelamangala region in India. Main Stakeholder include Customers, Project Engineering, Design/Commissioning Teams, and Vendors.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Executed installation, service, maintenance and commissioning of DCS Automation Systems in the Hydro Power/Power industry, ensuring reliable performance across large‑scale projects (100+ MW and above).
• Delivered both on-site and remote support, including issue resolution and commissioning activities of medium to high complexity.
• Led project teams during major commissioning assignments, ensuring smooth execution, adherence to safety standards, and effective customer communication.
• Identified technical issues during customer interactions, performed root cause analysis, and recommended corrective and preventive actions to enhance system reliability.
• Ensured project readiness by preparing material lists, coordinating availability of parts, tools, and equipment, and supporting continuous improvement through documentation of best practices.

Qualifications for the role

• Experience of 3-8 years in DCS systems within the Hydro Power/Power industry.
• Solid foundation in process control and instrumentation, with experience handling large projects (100+ MW).
• Skilled in installation, service, maintenance and commissioning of DCS.
• Demonstrated ability to commissioning activities across Pan India (70-80% travel).
• Diploma & B.E/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, or Instrumentation, with effective verbal and written communication skills.

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 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.