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Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
ABB’s business line IAPI Industrial Automation Process Industries is active in over 50 countries worldwide, offering integrated packages of competencies, products, systems and services for the complete production chain in the mining, mineral processing, aluminum and cement industries, metals production and pulp and paper manufacturing. Our customers benefit from our proven expertise in plant engineering and electrical infrastructure design, full electrification, motors and drive systems as well as control systems for process optimization.

We are looking to attract a highly skilled and motivated Commissioning and Service Engineer to join the Drives System engineering group. We supplies large electrical drives for the minerals, building materials, and aluminum industry.
Do your credentials include a solid academic background in electrical engineering and well-developed interpersonal skills? Are you highly flexible and willing to travel extensively on various commissioning assignments? This is your opportunity to excel. Join us!

Your responsibilities

• Take on responsibility for the commissioning of large MV- electrical drive systems (Gearless Mill Drives 5- 28 MW) as well as maintenance and troubleshooting


• Support electrical drive system engineering team and coordinate technical aspects as part of specific projects


• Verify technical solutions and address issues in close collaboration with customers and suppliers


• Provide professional technical support for Project Management and Product Management


• Carry out final inspections in cooperation with sub-suppliers and conduct customer training


• Carry out factory acceptance tests of electrical drives (in-house)

Your background

• Solid degree in electrical engineering or similar qualifications, complemented by sound knowledge of electrical drives (engineering, commissioning, and troubleshooting)


• Minimum 5 years professional experience in the field of electrical drives


• Experience relating to medium-voltage converters (cyclo-, direct- or frequency converter) desirable


• Highly structured, solution-driven approach as well as computer literacy and ability to work independently


• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide staff training


• Fluent command of English, other languages (eg. German and/or Spanish) are a strong asset


• Willingness to travel on worldwide commissioning and service assignments in remote areas (80%, up to several months per assignment)