Resident Field Service Technician-Gary, IN

ABB; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contributions

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Time off policy

Job summary

ABB on-site role focusing on leading maintenance and support of manufacturing control systems. You will troubleshoot and optimize PLC/HMI programs, interpret detailed electrical diagrams, and ensure equipment safety and reliability on the customer site.

The position requires hands-on fieldwork with industrial networks and control panels, plus strong knowledge of IEC61131 and Rockwell platforms. On-site work is expected in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in process, electrical, or mechanical engineering or technology required.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial control systems.
• Hands-on work with control systems and HMI hardware/software.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DeviceNet).
• Experience with AC/DC motors and drives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for maintaining and supporting the customer’s manufacturing control systems (e.g., steel casting).
• Lead HSE activities on site, ensuring safety protocols and safe operation of automation systems.
• Interpret and apply customer documentation, including control lists, drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, P&IDs, schematics, and other specs.
• Program and troubleshoot controller and HMI applications using ABB and third-party PLC platforms (e.g., Rockwell ControlLogix), IEC61131, and configure HMIs.
• Perform hands-on fieldwork, including operation and support of industrial networks and communication systems using standard bus protocols (Ethernet-based devices).

Skills

Control systems

HMI hardware

Industrial protocols

AC/DC motors

Education

Associate's degree in process/electrical/mechanical engineering or technology

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

ControlLogix

PanelView

Job description

This position reports to:

Engineering Manager

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.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to represent ABB at our customer site and provide excellent technical service along with reliable collaboration and partnership. The role is on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for maintaining and supporting the customer’s manufacturing control systems (e.g., steel casting).
• Lead ABB Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities on site, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and safe operation of all automation systems.
• Interpret and apply customer documentation, including control lists, drawings, electrical one‑lines, P&IDs, schematics, and other technical specifications.
• Program and troubleshoot controller and HMI applications using ABB and third‑party PLC platforms (e.g., Rockwell ControlLogix), applying IEC61131 programming languages and configuring associated HMI devices.
• Perform hands‑on fieldwork, including operation and support of industrial networks and communication systems using standard bus protocols such as Ethernet‑based devices.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in process, electrical, or mechanical engineering or technology required. Experience in lieu of training with maintaining heavy industrial processes in chemical, metal, or rubber. Military (ship controls) experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience is required. Some of the experience we'd like to see from a potential candidate:
• Performing hands‑on work with control systems and HMI hardware/software.
• Configuring control system software, hardware, and industrial communication protocols, with working knowledge of Modbus and DeviceNet.
• Applying controls engineering design experience, including control panel layouts and system integration.
• Developing and troubleshooting control programs for industrial applications, including heavy‑industry processes.
• Demonstrating working knowledge of AC/DC motors and drives, as well as general industrial electrical and automation principles.
• Experience with the following is not required, but are some nice‑to‑haves:
• AC800M (Control Builder), AC500 (Automation Builder) and/or Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation SLC/PLC‑5 (RSLogix 500), Control/CompactLogix (RSLogix 5000) programming. Rockwell Studio 5000 for ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View for PanelView.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward

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.

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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