Regional Competency Center Specialist

ABB Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Regional Competency Center Specialist to support Building Automation by applying technical expertise and industry knowledge.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide training and support, and help develop cutting-edge solutions for customers and channel partners. You will coordinate product demonstrations, drive demand with value-based selling, and advise on system design, project specs, and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering fields.
• 5–10 years in building automation, guest room management or lighting control projects.
• Niagara 4 TCP and developer certs; KNX basic/advanced preferred.
• Strong programming, testing and commissioning of DDC/PLC-based systems.
• Experience with design/estimation, IO point calculations, shop drawings, wiring diagrams.
• Deep knowledge of KNX, BACnet, Modbus and OPC protocols.
• Cloud basics and Node-RED experience preferred.
• ASHRAE HVAC Level 1/2 is advantageous.
• Willing to travel; team player; proactive problem-solver.
• Singapore work permit/resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product demonstrations to showcase ABB solutions.
• Promote technical value; generate product demand with solution-based selling.
• Assist in proposals; review specifications; advise on product selection.
• Provide technical support during meetings, presentations and negotiations.
• Perform analytics to select optimal technical solutions for customers.
• Develop technical competency within the Local Product Marketing team.
• Deliver training on products, solutions and services; support article publication.

Skills

Building automation expertise

Team collaboration

Customer training

Problem solving

Communication

Value-based selling

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Niagara 4 TCP

Niagara 4 Developer Certification

KNX Basic

KNX Advanced

DCD/PLC testing tools

Node-RED

OPC

Job description

As a Regional Competency Center Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting ABB's Building Automation business by leveraging technical expertise and industry knowledge to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional service to our customers. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing training and support, and contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions in Building Automation. It is also a demand creation responsibility with consultants and on boarding on new customers/channel partners.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Coordinating the product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the value and benefits of ABB’s product and solutions.

• Generating product demand by promoting technical aspects, providing solutions, and utilizing value-based selling approach.

• Supporting in preparing sales proposals, review Project specs, advising on product selection to secure new Orders.

• Providing technical support during technical meetings, product presentations, and negotiations and offer technical advice.

• Performing analytics and diagnostic studies to determine the most suitable technical solution to meet the customer needs.

• Closely working with Manager on developing technical competency in Local Product Marketing team for Building Automation Portfolio.

• Delivering product/solution/service-related training; and supporting the managers in preparing and validating the technical articles to publish.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5-10 years of previous experience in experience in building automation systems, Guest Room Management System and Lighting Control Projects.

• Having Niagara 4 TCP ,Niagara 4 Developer Certification , KNX Basic and Advanced certification will be preferred.

• Strong background in programming , Testing and commissioning of the DDC and PLC based building automation system.

• Have been Involved in design and estimation, Project Compliance, IO Point Calculations, prepared shop drawings and wiring diagram.

• Deep technical understanding of protocol such KNX, BACnet, Modbus and OPC.

• Having any Basic Cloud Based Certification and hands on experience on working on Node Red.

• Having ASHRAE HVAC Level 1 and Level 2 certification will be advantage.

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges

• You hold valid work permit ,resident or national of Singapore.

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.