Automation Engineer for Marine & Ports

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We are looking for a candidate for the position of Automation Engineer for the Marine & Ports department in the European Operations Centre in Ostrava. We offer you the opportunity to get involved in prestigious international projects in the field of maritime transport in cooperation with project teams in Finland, Norway, USA and other countries. You will be involved in automation solutions for large ocean-going ships as well as automation of advanced hybrid propulsion technologies in the dynamically growing Short Distance Shipping segment. Your tasks will include implementation of designed solutions and bringing them to life with end customers in attractive destinations. Be part of a team whose standard is a friendly working atmosphere, trust and mutual support. This is an Automation Engineer for Marine & Ports, reporting to the Team Leader.

This position reports to

Team leader

Your responsibilities

• Design, specification and documentation of automation systems
• Creation of functional descriptions and programming of software applications
• Design of hardware for the implementation of automation systems
• Performing acceptance tests (FAT)
• Commissioning of equipment at the customer's site
• Active work within the entire project team
• Creating technical documentation in accordance with ABB and end customer requirements
• Commissioning equipment at customer sites in attractive destinations

Your background

• A desire to be involved in the development, design and implementation of automation systems for environmentally friendly technologies in the maritime industry
• High school/university degree in electrical engineering
• Communication level of English (B1 level and above)
• You want to work in an international team
• You are proactive, communicative and can work independently
• Flexibility when travelling abroad on business
• Experience in the field of automation / electrical (PLC, drives, control systems, design) is an advantage

More about us

Our benefits: • Annual financial bonus • Flexible working hours • 25 days of holiday • Annual salary review • Possibility to work from home (Home Office) • Financial contribution to work from home • In justified cases, the possibility of working 100% remotely • MultiSport card • Opportunity to learn - external courses and conferences • Language courses - group, individual or online • Meal allowance (financial contribution directly to your salary) • Pension insurance (2-3% extra from your monthly salary) • Possibility of further career growth within branches in the Czech Republic and around the world • Modern office with good transport accessibility (train station, bus stop, tram station near the office) • Possibility to purchase company shares • Corporate parking for employees commuting from outside of Ostrava (for Ostrava branch only) • Notebook and mobile phone • Professional "counselling" (relationships, work, law, finance and more) • Extra days off for emergencies • Cafeteria benefits system (sports, health, culture, leisure) • Company events (Christmas party, teambuilding’s and more) • Up to 5 benefit SIM cards for family and friends • Discounts with our partners (gastronomy, car purchase, train transport, etc.) 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. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate