Technical Service engineer

Pty; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in technology in Johannesburg is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in high power rectifiers. The ideal candidate will have experience in service execution, effective communication skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and the chance to be part of a dynamic team responsible for delivering cutting-edge solutions in industrial automation.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in service execution.
• Experience in process knowledge of high-power rectifiers.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in own expertise area.
• Determine effective Service applications for new offerings.
• Identify service/sales opportunities proactively.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

High Power Rectifiers

Control Systems

Technical Support

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

C#

PowerShell

Job description

Introduction

At ABB we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here progress is an expectation - for you your team and the world. As a global market leader we give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to :

Business Manager - Portfolio

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to ensure the Service portfolio is delivered effectively according to ABB standard processes and safety guidelines to satisfy customers. Each day you will execute technical support act as a specialist and solve problems in your own area of expertise. You will also showcase your expertise by communicating both with the customer and ABB sales teams proactively to ensure customer needs are understood and business opportunities utilized for service growth.

Work Model

The work model for the role is : Hybrid / Remote

This role is contributing to the High Power Rectifiers within the Process Automation Process Industries Division in Southern Africa based in South Africa. Main stakeholders are Mining refineries - Electrowinning Pulp & Paper - Chemical plants Metals - Electric Arc Furnaces Aluminum Potlines and Hydrogen plants.

You will be mainly accountable for :

• Providing technical support and solving problems in own expertise area via remote or on‑site service in any Service category.
• Determining effective Service applications equipment and methods to develop market or manufacture new Service offerings to respond to customer requirements cost‑effectively.
• Providing technical consulting on Service solutions to management and customers.
• Identifying new service/sales opportunities proactively communicating both with the customer and ABB sales teams to ensure customer needs are understood and business opportunities utilized for service growth.
• Working with the customer to shape and deliver service solutions while seeking customer feedback to drive and deliver service improvements.

Our Team Dynamics

You will join a talented and driven team where you will be able to thrive and grow.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in Electrical Engineering with a focus on High Power rectifiers, Power Electronics and control.
• Ability to demonstrate your experience in related industries and process knowledge of High‑Power rectifiers and have 3‑5 years of experience in service execution.
• Working as a service engineer within a multi‑disciplinary engineering team with knowledge in Aluminum Potlines, Electric Arc Furnaces, DC drives and specialized transformers will be an advantage.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of electrical applications and systems in Power conversion.
• You must be able to clearly interpret documents and explain complex electrical concepts, drawings and specifications to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in service environments where you need to collaborate closely with engineers, clients, service and project teams to ensure accurate information flow, project execution and compliance with standards.
• You are at ease communicating in English with the ability to convey electrical knowledge effectively – essential.
• You must be in possession of a valid driver’s license for South Africa.

Whats 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 an impact you can see and feel every day.

Benefits

From well‑being to retirement ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

Process Automation Process Industries

Our team then provides integrated products, services and solutions to help customers optimise their power and productivity resulting in increased availability, lower lifetime investment costs and reach their sustainability targets. ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation enabling a more sustainable and resource‑efficient future. The company provides integrated solutions that combine engineering expertise with software to optimise how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated.

The Process Industries division within Process Automation focuses on delivering end‑to‑end solutions for industries such as mining, pulp and paper, metals and cement. Its capabilities include :

• Automation and control systems (e.g. 800xA platforms)
• Drives, motors and power distribution
• Instrumentation and electrification
• Engineering procurement, construction and lifecycle services
• Digital solutions like ABB Ability and simulation models

Location

South – Africa – Longmeadow Business Estate, Gauteng

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates in line with the company’s employment equity targets.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Key Skills

Debugging, Computer Networking, ConnectWise, PKI, PowerShell, Windows, C#, Automotive Diagnostics, Medical Imaging, Azure, Technical Support, Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1