Digital Solution Architect – Energy Industries

ABB; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Energy Industries seeks an experienced Digital Solution Architect to lead end-to-end digital transformation across Power, Oil & Gas, LNG, and related sectors. You will bridge OT, IT, ET, and enterprise systems, translating business objectives into secure, scalable architectures and driving measurable outcomes in reliability, efficiency, and safety.

You will define roadmaps, build business cases, and guide EPCs, consultants, and plant management in delivering repeatable digital solutions

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in industrial automation, digitalization, OT, or digital transformation.
• 5+ years in solution architecture, technical leadership, or consulting.
• Strong experience across Power, Oil & Gas, LNG, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Water, and Process Industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of end-to-end digital transformation solutions.
• Bridge OT, IT, ET, and enterprise systems to translate customer objectives into secure architectures.
• Define solution roadmaps and measurable business outcomes across industries.
• Architect scalable, reusable digital solutions addressing operational, safety, and regulatory needs.
• Lead technical tendering, scope definition, estimation, risk assessments, and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

SIS

PMS

Industrial Historians

MES/MOM

APM

OPC UA

MQTT

APIs

Cloud platforms

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:Technical Solutions Director__Your role and responsibilitiesAs a Digital Solution Architect within ABB Energy Industries, you will lead the design and implementation of end-to-end digital transformation solutions across industries including power generation, oil & gas, LNG, chemicals, life sciences, water, and infrastructure. Acting as a trusted advisor and technical authority, you will bridge Operational Technology (OT), Information Technology (IT), Engineering Technology (ET), and enterprise systems to translate customer business objectives into secure, scalable, and value-driven digital architectures. You will engage closely with customers, EPCs, consultants, and internal stakeholders to identify transformation opportunities, define solution roadmaps, and deliver measurable business outcomes such as improved reliability, efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership in architecting integrated digital ecosystems, ensuring alignment with industry standards, cybersecurity requirements, operational needs, and long-term lifecycle objectives.The work model for the role is: #LI-HybridYou will be mainly accountable for:Leading the development of integrated digital and automation solutions by collaborating with sales, engineering, service, cybersecurity, and partner teams to create compelling technical and commercial proposals.Designing and architecting scalable, reusable digital solutions across industries including Power, Oil & Gas, LNG, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Water, and other Process Industries, while addressing sector-specific operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.Developing digital transformation roadmaps by assessing current-state capabilities, identifying high-value use cases, defining target architectures, and establishing phased implementation strategies.Building business cases and ROI models that link digital initiatives to measurable outcomes such as asset performance, production efficiency, reliability, energy optimization, sustainability, safety, and workforce productivity.Serving as the digital technical lead for strategic pursuits and key accounts, engaging executive stakeholders, IT/OT leaders, EPCs, consultants, and plant management to align solutions with business objectives.Defining industrial data and integration architectures utilizing technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, APIs, edge computing, industrial historians, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems to enable secure and scalable data exchange.Ensuring cybersecurity, resilience, and governance are embedded within solution designs, addressing areas such as network segmentation, access management, secure connectivity, backup and recovery, monitoring, and compliance with industry standards.Supporting project execution and lifecycle value realization by guiding technical delivery, testing, commissioning, user adoption, continuous improvement, and the development of repeatable solution templates and best practices.Leading technical tendering, scope definition, compliance reviews, estimation, and risk assessments, balancing innovation with delivery feasibility, commercial viability, and long-term operational support.Qualifications for the roleBachelor’s degree in Engineer, Computer Science/IT, or another elated discipline.Around 8 to 10 years of experience in industrial automation, digitalization, industrial software, operational technology (OT), technology consulting, or digital transformation, including at least 5 years in solution architecture, technical leadership, or consulting roles.Strong expertise in DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS, PMS, Industrial Historians, MES/MOM, APM, and enterprise systems integration, with experience delivering complex multi-system industrial solutions.Deep understanding of IIoT, Edge Computing, OPC UA, MQTT, APIs, Cloud and Hybrid Architectures, Data Lakes, Analytics, AI/ML, Digital Twins, and Data Visualization technologies.Solid knowledge of industrial networking, cybersecurity, identity management, high-availability architectures, virtualization, container platforms, data governance, and lifecycle management, with the ability to develop architecture designs and technical specifications.Strong understanding of industrial operations, production processes, maintenance strategies, safety requirements, and business KPIs across sectors such as Power Generation, Renewables, Energy Storage, Oil & Gas, LNG, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Water, and Process Industries.Proven commercial and project experience supporting EPC projects, brownfield modernization, greenfield developments, lifecycle services, software subscriptions, and partner ecosystems, including scope development, estimation, value engineering, ROI assessment, and risk management.Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills, with the ability to facilitate consultative workshops and lead cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams without direct authority.Customer-focused and strategic mindset, capable of translating complex technologies into clear business value propositions, digital roadmaps, and scalable solutions that drive operational and business outcomes. What’s in it for you?We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.More about usABB Energy Industries is enabling safe, smart, and sustainable projects and operations across oil, gas, chemicals, life sciences, power generation, and water. By integrating automation, digitalization, and electrification, we help customers improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, lower energy consumption, and minimize waste.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.