Project Engineer – Control and Drive Technology (f/m/d)

In this role you will lead and deliver automation and drive-system solutions for customers, guiding projects from planning through commissioning. You will work closely with Sales, Technology and service providers to ensure specifications, safety and quality standards are met. The position involves hands-on technical leadership across project phases, with responsibility for installation, commissioning, and supporting post-implementation service. You will join an international, collaborative team and contribute to ABB’s mission of building a cleaner, smarter future. This role offers visibility, varied tasks, and opportunities to shape robust automation solutions across industries.

• 35 hours work week
• ABB Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• Flexible Working Hours Arrangement
• ABB Retirement Benefits

• Technical lead and coordination of system solutions in drive and automation technology (electrification, instrumentation, analyzer technology, optimization)
• Engineering across all project phases, including installation, commissioning, and service for faults or change requests
• Close collaboration with Sales and Technology
• Supporting Sales and Risk/Contract Management with technical planning and customer engagement
• Regular contact with customers and suppliers
• Plan and execute site activities to meet specifications, standards and safety requirements

• Degree in engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or automation technology or comparable vocational training
• Several years of experience in design and commissioning of electrical and drive systems (low voltage) or in control technology
• Initial experience in technical leadership of projects (drive and automation) across multiple stakeholders
• Experience in software and hardware design; CAD tools (EPLAN or AutoCAD) desirable
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, planning and organizational skills
• High self-motivation, hands-on mindset, solution- and quality-oriented working style
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Fluent German and English (spoken and written)
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (20–30%)

• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Planning and organizational talent
• Electrical systems design
• Drive systems design
• Control technology