Senior Application Engineer- Columbus OH

ABB•Westerville, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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: Project Operations Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a design authority for an engineering discipline. Each day, you will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. The work model for the role is Hybrid. This role is contributing to the Automation - Process Industries division in Columbus, OH. You will be mainly accountable for: Leading and executing ABB DCS projects, including AC450 migration programs, with full technical ownership from design through commissioning and startup. Designing, configuring, testing, and commissioning applications using ABB AC450 DCS Controllers, including development and maintenance of AMPLE-based control applications. Serving as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout project execution, ensuring successful solution delivery and high customer satisfaction. Developing engineering work plans, schedules, and cost estimates, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. Supporting proposal and tendering activities by providing technical expertise for DCS migration and automation projects. Providing advanced troubleshooting and technical support for installed systems, identifying opportunities to improve system performance and reliability. Mentoring and coaching junior engineers, sharing best practices and lessons learned in control system design, migration, and project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with ABB AC450 DCS Controllers, including a strong understanding of legacy ABB control system architectures and migration methodologies.
Proficiency in AMPLE programming, with demonstrated experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting ABB DCS applications.
Experience working with MasterView and related ABB operator interface environments.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, functional design specifications, and system architecture diagrams.
Proven experience supporting automation and control systems within industrial process environments.
5+ years of experience in DCS application engineering, including system design, configuration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and support.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in the Pulp & Paper industry, including process knowledge and control applications is preferred.
Experience with the ABB Pulp & Paper Library is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading and executing ABB DCS projects, including AC450 migration programs, with full technical ownership from design through commissioning and startup.
Designing, configuring, testing, and commissioning applications using ABB AC450 DCS Controllers, including development and maintenance of AMPLE-based control applications.
Serving as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout project execution, ensuring successful solution delivery and high customer satisfaction.
Developing engineering work plans, schedules, and cost estimates, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
Supporting proposal and tendering activities by providing technical expertise for DCS migration and automation projects.
Providing advanced troubleshooting and technical support for installed systems, identifying opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.
Mentoring and coaching junior engineers, sharing best practices and lessons learned in control system design, migration, and project execution.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Short-term incentive plan/annual bonus