Project Engineer

Overview

Design and execute DCS engineering activities for low- to medium-complexity service projects in ABB's Energy Industries Process Automation business, delivering automation solutions and customer service in line with standard work instructions, quality standards and safety guidelines.

What you'll do

• Execute engineering assignments by applying standard engineering practices, procedures and project execution methodologies.
• Gather and analyze customer requirements, identify process gaps and design automation and integration solutions with business stakeholders.
• Plan project workflows, estimate engineering effort and costs, and assess technical risks while implementing mitigation strategies.
• Lead testing, installation, commissioning and overall project delivery activities across the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve technical challenges, meet project objectives and deliver solutions within agreed timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement by standardizing engineering processes, adopting emerging automation technologies and demonstrating leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analyze customer requirements and deliver automation solutions across Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical and related process industry projects.
• Configure and support Process, Safety, Fire & Gas and Emergency Shutdown Systems while ensuring compliance with IEC 61508, IEC 61511 and NORSOK.
• Execute brownfield projects involving system modifications, retrofits, upgrades, migration, service and commissioning activities.
• Integrate and troubleshoot third-party communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC and other industrial communication interfaces across diverse automation environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects throughout the lifecycle.

What you'll need

• 4+ years of hands-on Process / Safety System Experience, predominantly in Application Engineering, HMI, 3rd party Communication, FAT and SAT for Process Automation in any of the domains like Oil & Gas, Refineries / Petrochemicals.
• Experience in Hardware.
• Experience with automation platforms such as ABB 800xA, AC800M, Melody, MOD300, Advant, SG400 and AC500.
• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electronics & Instrumentation.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Work model: Hybrid.
• The role contributes to the Energy Industries in Process Automation business and reports to the Engineering Manager.