Lead Field Technician - Industrial Automation (On-site)

ABB

Indiana

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company paid life insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
Parental Leave

Job summary

ABB is seeking an Engineering Manager to represent the company at the customer site, leading technical efforts for manufacturing control systems and on-site HSE activities. This role is on-site in the United States, Indiana region, and requires strong Rockwell/ABB PLC and HMI expertise.

You will interpret complex technical drawings, program and troubleshoot PLC/HMI, and perform hands-on field work with industrial networks. Strong safety and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in process, electrical, or mechanical engineering or technology required.
  • Experience in heavy industrial processes; 5+ years required.
  • Hands-on control systems, HMI hardware/software experience.
  • Knowledge of Modbus and DeviceNet.
  • Control systems design and panel layouts; system integration.
  • Development/troubleshooting of industrial control programs.
  • Knowledge of AC/DC motors and drives.
  • Nice-to-have: AC800M/AC500, RSLogix/Studio tools.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as technical lead for maintaining and supporting customer manufacturing control systems.
  • Lead HSE on site, ensuring safety protocols and safe operation of automation systems.
  • Interpret customer docs (control lists, drawings, P&IDs, schematics) and apply specs.
  • Program and troubleshoot controller and HMI apps on Rockwell/ABB PLC platforms; IEC61131.
  • Perform hands-on fieldwork with industrial networks and Ethernet-based devices.

Skills

Control systems
HMI programming
Industrial networking
Safety/compliance
On-site leadership

Education

Associate degree in engineering/technology

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix
RSLogix 500
RSLogix 5000
Control/CompactLogix
Studio 5000
FactoryTalk View

Job description

ABB is seeking an Engineering Manager to represent the company at the customer site, leading technical efforts for manufacturing control systems and on-site HSE activities. This role is on-site in the United States, Indiana region, and requires strong Rockwell/ABB PLC and HMI expertise.

You will interpret complex technical drawings, program and troubleshoot PLC/HMI, and perform hands-on field work with industrial networks. Strong safety and leadership skills are essential.

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