Service technician / service engineer (f/m/d) – automation technology

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Field Service Manager

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Key responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for independently performing service assignments for our customers. You will support automation and process control systems at all levels, from field level to control technology and process control. Your responsibilities will include commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting, enabling you to make a significant contribution to plant availability and customer satisfaction.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Independently conducting on-site service assignments at customer sites, including commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, system migrations, and expansions of existing systems

• Supporting and maintaining automation and process control systems (e.g., ABB 800xA, Melody, Freelance) including the associated hardware, PC, and network systems (Windows-based systems, network technology)

• Preparing for deployments, providing technical consultancy and producing documentation, including material planning, schedule tracking and making recommendations for system solutions and optimisation potential during ongoing operations

• Building and maintaining long-term customer relationships through competent on-site service, and participating in on-call duty after a structured training period.

Do you enjoy technology, service and varied work that occasionally involves travel? If so, we look forward to receiving your application! You will become part of a dynamic and dedicated team that will give you the opportunity to develop personally and professionally.

Qualifications for the role

• Successfully completed training as a state-certified technician or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering, automation technology, mechatronics or plant engineering.

• Initial practical experience in process automation, control technology, or maintenance of industrial plants

• Knowledge of process control technology (e.g., ABB 800xA, Melody, Freelance), network technology, and IT systems (Windows, Linux) is an advantage

• Independent, structured, and customer-oriented working style

• Occasional willingness to travel and be on call

• Fluency in written and spoken German; knowledge of English is advantageous

Benefits

• Company pension plan

• Flexible working hours

• 35-hour work week

• Learning and professional development opportunities

• Children's holiday week

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.

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