Project Engineer (f/m/d) - Drives Control & Application

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Target: EG11

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Drives Team Manager Mining/Material Handling Germany

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for engineering activities in the area of hard- and software for drive control systems in material handling applications with LV and MV frequency converters for ABB in Cottbus, Germany. You will develop and optimize drives application software in various phases of customer or R&D projects. The work model for the role is: ABB Office in Cottbus / Germany. #LI-Onsite You will be mainly accountable for: • Leading the Drives Software engineering for material handling applications, software testing, commissioning and process optimization for drive control and automation systems • Supporting product development and introduction of drives application for new hardware and software, including IT/OT interface systems • Resolving complex technical issues both remotely and at customer sites worldwide. • Developing your engineering and communication skills by coaching customers and partners • Working and networking with engineering colleagues, drives product development and drives support globally • Deployment, commissioning and optimization of ready - made data analytics modules into the drive control platform

Qualifications for the role

• Minimum 2 years of experience in projects, product development or practical work as drives engineer and/or automation engineer
• Sound knowledge in engineering techniques, processes and tools as Matlab, CODESYS, Python
• Experience with process simulation and software development for mechatronic systems
• Strong focus on analytical work of complex VFD / Automation systems
• 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 or higher in a technical academic program such as electrical engineering, automation technology or mechatronics

What's in it for you?

• Help customers in driving efficiency and sustainability, making a strong impact
• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Process Automation and have a visible impact on the future
• Feel empowered: take ownership and drive exciting results in your scope of action

Benefits

More about us

The Process Industries Division serves the mining, minerals processing, metals, cement, pulp and paper, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage, as well as their associated service industries. The Division brings deep industry domain expertise coupled with the ability to integrate both automation and electrical systems, increase productivity and reduce overall capital and operating costs for customers. For mining, metals and cement customers, solutions include specialized products and services, as well as total production systems. The Division designs, plans, engineers, supplies, installs and commissions integrated electrical and motion systems, including electric equipment, drives, motors, high power rectifiers and equipment for automation and supervisory control within a variety of areas including mineral handling, mining operations, aluminum smelting, hot and cold steel applications and cement production. The offering for the pulp and paper industries includes control systems, quality control systems, drive systems, on-line sensors, actuators and field instruments. Digitalization solutions, including collaborative operations and augmented reality, help improve plant and enterprise productivity, and reduce maintenance and energy costs. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory 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 Recruiter responsible for the job: Tina Guthardt