Field Service Engineer - Automation Solutions (f/m/d)

Overview

Field Service Engineer for ABB’s Process Automation business unit, supporting service and project work for customers in the Cottbus region.

What you'll do

• Carry out service and project tasks in line with work instructions, quality requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Act as the on-site technical point of contact and work with customers and internal teams.
• Perform on-site service assignments including installation, commissioning, maintenance, upgrades, replacements, and backup & recovery (or via remote access).
• Troubleshoot technically and develop preventive recommendations to avoid future faults.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute technical service projects with schedule tracking and quality control.
• Prepare materials, spare parts, and tools for service operations.
• Consult on suitable service solutions while considering ABB standards and safety/environmental regulations.

What you'll need

• Completed degree or technician qualification in automation technology or a comparable discipline.
• Initial professional experience as a service/commissioning/planning technician in an industrial environment (career starters welcome).
• Good IT skills including Windows operating systems, hardware, network technology, and cybersecurity.
• Ideally initial experience with programming languages and virtual machines.
• Strong advantage: experience with ABB automation platforms (Procontrol P14, Melody, AC 800M) or the 800xA control system.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Fluent German and good English skills (written and spoken).

Details

• Work model: onsite.
• Travel: within the Cottbus, Berlin, Leipzig region (about two days per week, with occasional overnight stays).
• Supports the Process Automation business unit, Division Energy Industries, in the Cottbus region.