Automation Engineer - Modernization of DCS systems

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We are looking for a new colleague for the position "Automation Engineer - Modernization of DCS systems" for the ABB Operation Center Europe with branches in Ostrava, Brno and Pilsen. ABB Operations Center Europe is part of ABB's Process Automation division, which provides engineering for units across Europe and employs more than 600 staff. It also includes a supply chain management center. This position is suitable for experienced automation engineers as well as for graduates who are interested in the field of automation and want to gain experience on foreign projects. Will you join us? You can find more information about the ABB Operations Center on our website: https://new.abb.com/cz/o-nas/technologie-inovace/operacni-centrum-evropa

This position reports to

Business Development Manager

Your responsibilities

• Work on conversions of historical automation systems to modern DCS systems using automated tools
• Design, specification and documentation of automation systems
• Creation of functional descriptions and programming of SW applications
• Hardware design for the implementation of automation systems
• Execution of acceptance tests (FAT)
• Putting the equipment into operation at the customer's site
• Active work within the entire project team
• Creation of technical documentation in accordance with the requirements of ABB and end customers
• Collaboration to create offers and support to end customers

Your background

• You have at least a high school education in electrical engineering
• You have Decree No. 50/1978 Coll. (min. §5)
• You have communicative knowledge of English (communication with customers and colleagues – by phone + emails + in person) – min. B1/B2
• Desire to work in an international team - daily use and improvement of the English language
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel – about 20-30% of the time
• University education in the field of electricity is an advantage
• Work experience in the field of automation / electrical (PLC, drives, control systems, projections) is an advantage

More about us

Our benefits: • Obtaining a "Safety" certification valid for up to 10 years • Annual financial bonus • Flexible working hours • 25 days of vacation • Annual revision of salaries • Possibility of working from home (Home Office) with a financial contribution • MultiSport card • Opportunity to learn – internal/external professional courses, language courses and conferences • Meal plan lump sum (financial contribution directly to wages) • Pension insurance contribution (2-3% of monthly salary in addition) • The possibility of further career growth in the Czech Republic and around the world • Office with good transport accessibility • Option to purchase company shares • Company parking lot for employees commuting outside Ostrava (applies to the Ostrava branch) • Laptop and mobile phone • Assistance line – professional psychological counseling • Extra time off for extraordinary life events and support for expectant parents • Cafeteria system of benefits (sports, health, culture, free time) • Company events (Christmas party, team building and others) • Discounted calls also for private purposes (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