Senior Project Engineer

BlackBerry Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead PLC/HMI-based automation projects, develop secure control system architectures, and support commissioning and startup activities across North America. The role emphasizes OT networking, cybersecurity, and adherence to industry standards.

You will work in a hybrid model and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust automation solutions for electrification projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of industrial automation experience.
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI development on major platforms.
• Experience designing, programming, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLC programming and automation development (ABB, Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Schneider).
• Design HMIs, control logic, alarms, trends, and system integration.
• Specify and implement industrial networks and protocols (Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET).
• Develop secure control system architectures with OT cybersecurity best practices.
• Support testing, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and customer-site deployments.
• Travel up to 30–35% as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networking

OT cybersecurity

System integration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering / Control Systems / Computer Engineering

Tools

Emerson

ABB

Allen-Bradley

Schneider Electric

Siemens

Wireshark

Job description

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:Senior Engineering Manager__Your role and responsibilitiesSenior Automation Engineer with expertise in industrial automation, control systems, OT networking, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, commissioning, and support of PLC/HMI-based solutions, industrial networks, and secure control system architectures while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards.The work model for the role is: #LI-hybridThis role is contributing to the Electrification Solutions-Digital Solutions in North America.You will be mainly accountable for:PLC programming and automation development (ABB, Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Schneider).HMI design, control logic, alarming, trending, and system integration.Industrial communication protocols: Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET.Control system architecture design including PLCs, HMIs, relays, controllers, and communication processors.Industrial networking expertise: Layer 2/3, VLANs, routing, switching, IP addressing, and redundancy (RSTP, PRP, HSR).Hands-on testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and network diagnostics (Wireshark, packet capture).OT cybersecurity and secure remote access solutions (VPNs, firewalls, IEC 62443 compliance).Strong knowledge of industry standards and hardware platforms (UL, IEEE, IEC; Cisco, Hirschmann, Moxa, Siemens).Qualifications for the roleBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 5–8 years of industrial automation experience.Proficiency in PLC and HMI development using Emerson, ABB, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, or similar platforms.Experience designing, programming, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting automation systems, including FAT, SAT, startup, and customer site support.Strong knowledge of industrial communications and networking, including Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3, OPC, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Layer 2/3 networking, VLANs, routing, and switching.Experience with OT networking and cybersecurity, including managed switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, network diagnostics (Wireshark), and IEC 62443 principles.Knowledge of power automation systems, including protective relays, PLCs, HMIs, communication processors, generator controllers, and applicable UL, IEEE, and IEC standards.Strong technical, documentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to develop engineering documentation, coordinate across disciplines, and support customers throughout project execution.Up to 30-35% travel.Open to sponsorship.Why ABB?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.ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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.For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-RemoteABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn moreHealth, Life & DisabilityChoice 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 PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong 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 insuranceParental Leave – up to 6 weeksEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.