Field Service Engineer - Automation system-(HYDRO)

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Medical and insurance coverage

Learning and development programs

Hybrid work practices

Inclusive and safety-driven culture

Job summary

ABB is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to perform on-site and remote diagnostics on DCS/PLC systems in hydro power plants and industrial facilities across APAC, with a hybrid work model in Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand. The role requires planning, fault diagnosis, and delivering high-quality service with strong customer communication.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in field service, ABB PLC/DCS experience, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering with hands-on field service experience.
• Experience servicing PLC/DCS systems in hydro power or industrial facilities.
• Strong communication and documentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute field service on DCS/PLC systems per customer orders and ABB quality standards.
• Perform on-site and remote diagnostics to identify issues and provide root-cause analysis.
• Communicate timelines clearly, manage expectations, and ensure first-time-right execution.
• Prepare material lists and ensure parts availability and quality before service.
• Collaborate with customers on-site to identify improvements and potential system enhancements.

Skills

Field service experience

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Documentation

Hydro power knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ABB PLC/DCS

MS Office

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:

Service Manager - Excitation

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will execute technical service activities with low to medium complexity on DCS and PLC systems across hydro power plants and industrial facilities in the APAC region. You will deliver exceptional customer service while troubleshooting complex equipment, identifying operational improvement opportunities, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Your work directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational reliability, and ABB's reputation for service excellence.

Work Model: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid, Onsite #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to Automation Energy Industries Excitation Business.

Locations: Malaysia/Philippines/Indonesia, or Thailand.

You will be mainly responsible for:

• Planning, preparing, and executing field service work on DCS and PLC systems in accordance with customer orders, work instructions, ABB standard processes, and quality standards while maintaining full compliance with health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Performing on-site and remote diagnostics to identify technical issues, troubleshoot equipment and process failures, and provide root-cause analysis and recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
• Delivering superior customer experience by maintaining clear communication of service timelines, managing expectations, ensuring on-time job completion, and executing work with a first-time right approach.
• Preparing comprehensive material lists, verifying availability and quality of all parts and equipment prior to service execution, and maintaining organized documentation of all service activities and technical reports for customer sign-off.
• Working collaboratively with customers on-site to identify operational pain points, improvement opportunities, and potential system enhancements, then notifying the account team for follow-up commercial engagement.
• Servicing multiple DCS system configurations with demonstrated expertise in hydro power processes, utilizing all relevant diagnostic and service tools while maintaining current technical certification and knowledge.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying enhancement opportunities in service delivery processes, requesting proactive corrective actions from engineering teams, and implementing recommendations for operational efficiency.
• Maintaining customer retention and satisfaction through professional conduct, responsive communication, reliability, and commitment to delivering value-added service solutions that strengthen long-term partnerships.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent qualification with minimum 5 years of hands-on field service experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning of PLC/DCS systems.
• Proven expertise servicing multiple DCS system types with strong technical understanding of hydro power generation processes and demonstrated experience in power plants or industrial facilities (Oil & Gas, hydro power, or similar sectors).
• Proficiency with ABB PLC or DCS systems combined with hands‑on troubleshooting experience with field instruments, control systems, and electrical automation concepts.
• Fluent in spoken and written English with excellent customer communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for documentation, reporting, and technical analysis.
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to customer satisfaction with ability to execute work with attention to detail, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high quality standards consistently.
• Proven problem‑solving capability with ability to work independently in field environments, coordinate with distributed teams, and think critically to propose practical solutions to technical challenges.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the APAC region (Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand) and flexibility to work onsite at customer locations in dynamic industrial environments.

What's in it for you?

Join a global leader in power and automation technology with opportunities to make a tangible impact on customer operations and drive technical innovation across the APAC region.

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Attractive remuneration along with incentives based on performance
• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Learning, development programs
• hybrid/flexible work practices
• Inclusive and safety-driven work culture

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, digital