Project Application Engineer / Automation Engineer - DCS and protection systems (f / m / d)

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will take on a key position in which you will be responsible for the coordination, the engineering and the commissioning process. You will provide technical recommendations in various project phases and ensure that all activities are carried out efficiently, in accordance with standards and in line with customer expectations. In doing so, you will always keep an eye on possible optimization potential in order to continuously increase the quality and efficiency of our projects.

• Contributing to advanced DCS systems with modern tools such as zenon in order to implement future-oriented control solutions
• Independent design and precise documentation of innovative automation and protection systems
• Creation of customized specifications and development of powerful software applications
• Designing and implementing hardware for state-of-the-art automation and communication systems
• Carrying out acceptance tests (FAT) and independently commissioning the systems directly at the customer's premises
• Creation of comprehensive technical documentation in accordance with ABB standards
• Active participation in the project team and support in the preparation of convincing offers

Qualifications for the role

• Successful (technical) university degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent / higher degree
• Several years of experience in electrical engineering projects and commissioning, preferably in medium and low-voltage systems
• Sound knowledge of engineering methods, processes, IEC 61850 and Ethernet / communication tests
• Experience with projects in utilities, petrochemical, mining, metal industry, railroad applications is desirable
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English
• A high level of self-motivation, curiosity and a desire to learn new technologies, coupled with a collaborative, solution‑oriented approach and good communication skills
• Willingness to work in an international team and to travel (approx. 20-30%)

What's in it for you?

• Get exposed to cutting‑edge technology in Electrification and have a visible impact on the future
• Bring your knowledge and expertise, make the difference in technology
• Feel empowered : take ownership and drive exciting results in your scope of action

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Flexible work practices
• Wellbeing program
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Learning & development offering
• Persönliche Coachingangebote / Personal coaching offers
• Individuelle Talentförderung / Individual talent development
• Mitarbeiterparkplätze und -ladestationen / Employee parking spaces and charging stations
• Betriebssport & Pflegecoach / Company sports & care coach
• Sommerfest und weitere Netzwerkmöglichkeiten / Summer party and other networking opportunities
• Werksarzt mit kostenlosen Untersuchungen / Company doctor with free check‑ups