Senior Application Engineer- Columbus OH

ABB Inc.; Westerville (OH); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Senior Application Engineer in Columbus, OH to lead DCS projects from design through commissioning. The role requires hands-on experience with ABB AC450 DCS Controllers, AMPLE programming, and strong customer-facing skills.

Hybrid work model is offered, with responsibilities spanning design, testing, migration, and support for process industries. You will mentor junior engineers, develop work plans and cost estimates, and ensure project delivery within schedule and budget while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DCS application engineering, including design, configuration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and support.
• Experience with ABB AC450 DCS Controllers and migration methodologies.
• Proficiency in AMPLE programming and related ABB operator interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead ABB DCS projects, including AC450 migration programs, from design through commissioning and startup.
• Design, configure, test and commission applications using ABB AC450 DCS Controllers and AMPLE-based control software.
• Serve as primary technical contact for customers during project execution and ensure successful delivery and satisfaction.
• Develop work plans, schedules and cost estimates to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support for migrations and automation projects; mentor junior engineers on design and best practices.

Skills

DCS engineering

Mentorship

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Automation/Control Systems specialization

Tools

ABB AC450

MasterView

AMPLE programming

Job description

Senior Application Engineer- Columbus OH

$100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k), employee discount

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: Project Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a design authority for an engineering discipline. Each day, you will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.

The work model for the role is Hybrid {#LI-Hybrid}

This role is contributing to the Automation - Process Industries division in Columbus, OH.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading and executing ABB DCS projects, including AC450 migration programs, with full technical ownership from design through commissioning and startup.
• Designing, configuring, testing, and commissioning applications using ABB AC450 DCS Controllers, including development and maintenance of AMPLE-based control applications.
• Serving as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout project execution, ensuring successful solution delivery and high customer satisfaction.
• Developing engineering work plans, schedules, and cost estimates, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Supporting proposal and tendering activities by providing technical expertise for DCS migration and automation projects.
• Providing advanced troubleshooting and technical support for installed systems, identifying opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.
• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers, sharing best practices and lessons learned in control system design, migration, and project execution

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with ABB AC450 DCS Controllers, including a strong understanding of legacy ABB control system architectures and migration methodologies.
• Proficiency in AMPLE programming, with demonstrated experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting ABB DCS applications. Experience working with MasterView and related ABB operator interface environments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, functional design specifications, and system architecture diagrams.
• Proven experience supporting automation and control systems within industrial process environments.
• 5+ years of experience in DCS application engineering, including system design, configuration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and support.
• Demonstrated experience in the Pulp & Paper industry, including process knowledge and control applications is preferred.
• Experience with the ABB Pulp & Paper Library is preferred.

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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