Resident Field Service Technician-Gary, IN

ABB; Indiana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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

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.

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.

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.

More About Us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their‑ sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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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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