Project Engineer

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Designs and executes DCS and process automation engineering for low- to medium-complexity service projects. Responsibilities include analyzing customer requirements, designing automation and integration solutions, estimating effort and costs, assessing technical risks, and leading testing, installation, commissioning, and project delivery. The role supports brownfield modifications, retrofits, upgrades, migrations, and troubleshooting of industrial communication protocols across oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, and related process environments.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

Engineering Manager
 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to design and execute DCS engineering activities in service projects with low to medium complexity, according to Standard work instructions, quality standards and safety guidelines. Delivery quality customer service to satisfy customers.

 

The work model for the role is # LI - Hybrid.

 

This role is contributing to the to the Energy Industries in Process Automation business based in Bangalore, India.

 

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Execute engineering assignments by applying standard engineering practices, procedures, and project execution methodologies.
  • Gather and analyze customer requirements, identify process gaps, and design effective automation and integration solutions in collaboration with business stakeholders.
  • Plan project workflows, estimate engineering effort and costs, and assess technical risks while implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Lead testing, installation, commissioning, and overall project delivery activities to ensure successful execution 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 strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

 

You will join a talented team, where you will be able to thrive.

 

Qualifications for the role:

 

  • 4+ years of 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. Should also have experience in Hardware
  • Analyze customer requirements and deliver automation solutions across Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, and related process industry projects and configure and support Process, Safety, Fire & Gas, and Emergency Shutdown Systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as 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 while leveraging expertise in 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 undefined

More about us

ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.


The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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Skills Required

  • 4+ years of hands-on process or safety system experience, primarily in application engineering, HMI, third-party communication, FAT, and SAT for process automation
  • Experience supporting oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, or related process industry projects
  • Experience with hardware engineering for process automation systems
  • Ability to configure and support process, safety, fire and gas, and emergency shutdown systems
  • Knowledge of IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and NORSOK standards
  • Experience executing brownfield modifications, retrofits, upgrades, migrations, service, and commissioning activities
  • Experience integrating and troubleshooting Modbus, OPC, and other industrial communication protocols
  • Experience with ABB 800xA, AC800M, Melody, MOD300, Advant, SG400, or AC500 automation platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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Year Founded: 1988

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