Senior Process Automation Lead – DCS & Controls

ABB; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Parental Leave

401k plan

ESAP

Paid holidays

Vacation policy

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB Energy Industries in Houston is seeking an experienced engineer to act as technical lead for Distributed Control System projects across energy sectors. You will shape and deliver solutions with customers, ensure on-time delivery within budget and safety guidelines, and resolve technical issues on-site or remotely.

The role supports the Automation Energy Industries Division in the US, with a hybrid work model in Greater Houston and relocation reimbursement available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, working as an Engineer with ABB Distributed Control Systems.
• Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools.
• Strong focus on safe work practices and safety guidelines.
• Self-motivation, curiosity, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Collaborative, with communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Houston, TX relocation reimbursement available.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver solutions with customers for medium complex projects.
• Execute DCS project deliverables on time per specifications, standards and safety requirements.
• Resolve technical issues remotely and at customer sites in US and abroad.
• Assist Project Managers with claims, specs, safety standards, costs and deliverables for sales proposals.
• Design, test and commission automation enclosures, control logic and HMIs with ABB or 3rd party control systems.

Skills

Distributed Control Systems

Customer collaboration

Project coordination

Engineering knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical

Tools

Control System Design Tools

Job description

ABB Energy Industries in Houston is seeking an experienced engineer to act as technical lead for Distributed Control System projects across energy sectors. You will shape and deliver solutions with customers, ensure on-time delivery within budget and safety guidelines, and resolve technical issues on-site or remotely.

The role supports the Automation Energy Industries Division in the US, with a hybrid work model in Greater Houston and relocation reimbursement available.