Project Engineer (f/m/d) – Paper Machine Drives

PROJECT ENGINEER (F/M/D) – PAPER MACHINE DRIVES

TAKE YOUR NEXT CAREER STEP AT ABB WITH A GLOBAL TEAM THAT IS ENERGIZING THE TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIETY AND INDUSTRY TO ACHIEVE A MORE PRODUCTIVE, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. AT ABB, WE HAVE THE CLEAR GOAL OF DRIVING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ACROSS ALL DIMENSIONS: GENDER, LGBTQ+, ABILITIES, ETHNICITY AND GENERATIONS. TOGETHER, WE ARE EMBARKING ON A JOURNEY WHERE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, WELCOMES AND CELEBRATES INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES.

In this position, you will be responsible for engineering activities in the area of hard- and software as well as installation and commissioning related to paper machine drive systems in the area of Process Industries in Mannheim, Germany. In this role, you will drive excellence, making technical recommendations in various phases of customer projects to ensure that engineering activities are effectively executed in accordance with expectations, specifications, standards and safety requirements, while identifying improvement opportunities. Support in this job will be available from Global Business Line Product Management and SW Development. Regular Expert Days on international basis will keep you up to date.

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO

Engineering Manager PAPI

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in continuous improvement of project design, participating in project review meetings, and plan engineering, installation and commissioning activities
• Aiding contract managers with claims related to changes in the project scope, including assessing cost and time impacts, as well as risk quantifications
• Providing technical details, costs and deliverables for sales proposals, while assisting project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers and others
• Creating and delivering work plans, resource requirements, proposals, engineering estimates, and risk and opportunity analyses
• Resolving complex technical issues both remotely and at customer sites in Germany and elsewhere. Regular travel to customer and partners is part of the job
• Developing your technical management and communication skills by coaching entry-level engineers, technicians and support teams
• Maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction by offering dialogue and excellent service at all times
• Working and networking with engineering colleagues, disseminating best practices
• Overseeing new subcontracts and assisting the supply chain in managing subcontractors

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Several years of experience in projects working as lead engineer, commissioning lead or as other lead functions with automation and / or drive projects
• Sound knowledge of project management and engineering techniques, processes and tools
• Experience with software and design of e.g. control systems, automation system and CAD-tools like AutoCAD or EPlan
• A strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following workplace safety guidelines
• A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills in both English and German
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g. electrical, automation) or equivalent/higher

BENEFITS

• Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work practices
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

MORE ABOUT US

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realising your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life – including mobility services such as bicycle leasing, policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children’s vacation camp and taking care of family members. Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference. ABB AG Your contact is: ABB PersonalDirekt +49 (0) 621 381 3500 ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate