Sr Project Lead

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Leads technical engineering activities across automation projects, ensuring efficient and cost-effective execution. Acts as a design authority and completes engineering assignments involving DCS and PLC hardware/software, HMI development, application programming, IT and network components, drives, and industrial communication protocols. Supports end-to-end project delivery, customer engagement, knowledge sharing, and peer or customer training within ABB’s Process Automation business.
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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:

Senior Engineering Manager
 

Your role and responsibilities :
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completing the corresponding engineering assignments.
The work model for the role is: #LI Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Process Automation Business of Process Industries in Bangalore .

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Lead and execute automation projects for Process Industries customers in the Metals sector across global regions.
  • Manage the complete project lifecycle, from engineering design to final project delivery.
  • Develop and deliver automation solutions in line with project scope, quality standards, schedules, and budget requirements.
  • Coordinate and guide a team of automation project engineers to ensure successful project execution.
  • Ensure all technical deliverables meet customer specifications and performance expectations.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to achieve project objectives.
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project completion.

Qualifications for the role :

  • 8-10 years of relevant work experience in automation systems, application programming & leading of projects end-to-end.
  • Customer focused  Self-motivated and a self-starter .
  • Good listening and communication skills (both internally and with customers).
  • A fast learner with an interest to share knowledge and train peers/ customers .
  • Fluency in English, written and oral, is a must.

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.

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

  • 8–10 years of relevant experience in automation systems, application programming, and end-to-end project leadership
  • Knowledge of DCS and PLC hardware and software components
  • Knowledge of IT, networking, peripherals, UPS, printers, PCs, and server components used with DCS systems
  • Knowledge of application programming and HMI development or modifications for PLC and DCS systems
  • Knowledge of communication protocols used between PLCs, drives, and automation systems
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to learn quickly and share knowledge or train peers and customers
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Experience with ABB automation systems, including 800xA, Advant, Compact HMI, ACS880, ACS800, or DCS800

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  • 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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104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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