Industrial Field Service Engineer — Automation & Drives

ABB; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a field-based specialist for the Automation Process Industries division in KwaZulu-Natal. You will execute on-site and remote service work with 5 years of automation experience, focusing on SCADA, DCS, and drives, while ensuring safety and quality guidelines. The role is hybrid, serving customers in KZN.

You will identify improvement opportunities, prepare material lists, and troubleshoot equipment while contributing to ABB's service growth in the Process Industries area.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in automation, SCADA, DCS, and AC/DC drives.
• Knowledge of ACS Drives and 800xA.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service tasks with low to medium complexity per work instructions and ABB processes.
• Identify opportunities with customers to improve operations on-site.
• Prepare material lists for service activities and ensure availability of parts and equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes, propose corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop the service business for the Process Industries division in the KZN area.

Skills

Automation equipment

SCADA

DCS

AC/DC Drives

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

ACS Drives

800xA

Job description

ABB is seeking a field-based specialist for the Automation Process Industries division in KwaZulu-Natal. You will execute on-site and remote service work with 5 years of automation experience, focusing on SCADA, DCS, and drives, while ensuring safety and quality guidelines. The role is hybrid, serving customers in KZN.

You will identify improvement opportunities, prepare material lists, and troubleshoot equipment while contributing to ABB's service growth in the Process Industries area.