Senior DCS Engineer – Hybrid, AMPLE & Migration Expert

BlackBerry Inc.; Delaware (OH); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Life Insurance

401k with company contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB in Columbus, OH is seeking a seasoned DCS Engineer to lead ABB AC450 projects through design, migration, and startup. You will configure and test DCS applications, act as the primary customer technical contact, and guide junior engineers.

The role requires 5+ years in DCS engineering, AMPLE programming expertise, and familiarity with MasterView; Pulp & Paper process knowledge is preferred. This is a hybrid position with strong growth potential and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with ABB AC450 DCS Controllers and migration methodologies.
• Proficiency in AMPLE programming; experience developing/modifying ABB DCS applications.
• Experience with MasterView and ABB operator interfaces.
• Ability to read and develop engineering docs (P&IDs, narratives, FDS, diagrams).
• 5+ years in DCS application engineering (design, config, test, commissioning, troubleshooting, support).
• Pulp & Paper industry experience and ABB Pulp & Paper Library is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute ABB DCS projects from design through commissioning and startup.
• Design, configure, test, and commission applications on ABB AC450 DCS.
• Serve as primary technical contact for customers; ensure delivery and satisfaction.
• Develop work plans, schedules, and cost estimates; manage on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Support proposals and tendering with technical expertise for DCS migration.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and performance improvements for installed systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices in control systems.

Skills

DCS project leadership

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Cost estimation

Proposal/tendering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control/Automation Engineering

Tools

ABB AC450 DCS Controllers

AMPLE programming

MasterView

Job description

ABB in Columbus, OH is seeking a seasoned DCS Engineer to lead ABB AC450 projects through design, migration, and startup. You will configure and test DCS applications, act as the primary customer technical contact, and guide junior engineers.

The role requires 5+ years in DCS engineering, AMPLE programming expertise, and familiarity with MasterView; Pulp & Paper process knowledge is preferred. This is a hybrid position with strong growth potential and competitive benefits.