Senior Application Engineer
Senior Application Engineer
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Job Description
At ABB we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here progress is an expectation - for you your team and the world. As a global market leader well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB youll never run alone. Run what runs the world
This Position reports to:
Electrical Engineering ManagerReporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager the Senior Application Engineer acts as a design authority for electrical engineering discipline with medium complexity by specifying selecting and defining the electrical equipment associated to the design of excitation systems gas turbine static starters and synchronizers. Completes assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with contract specifications ABB engineering practices quality standards safety requirements ABBs code of conduct and cybersecurity policies and standards.
This position focuses on the design aspects hardware and software of excitation systems for synchronous machines static starters for gas turbines and synchronizers. It requires good overall understanding of the entire application in which this equipment is installed including the direct or indirect interaction with devices or subsystems such as transformers switchgears protection relays control equipment etc. Knowledge of the operation of synchronous machines control theory and power electronics is required.
Your Role: Own the Challenge
Technical Leadership & Design
- Leads technical aspects of projects delivering key design documents (e.g. specifications schematics software manuals).
- Ensures engineering outputs meet safety cybersecurity and quality standards.
- Solves complex design challenges and applies advanced engineering concepts.
- Sets design priorities to ensure reliability and excellence.
Customer & Sales Support
- Collaborates with customers to shape solutions and gather feedback.
- Defines safety principles during project initiation and design phases.
- Supports Sales with technical proposals cost estimates and presentations.
- Occasionally travels to customer sites as a technical expert.
Knowledge Sharing & Quality Assurance
- Applies design thinking and national/international standards.
- Conducts peer reviews and promotes best practices.
- Coaches team members and contributes to engineering workshops.
Process & Risk Management
- Develops and improves engineering tools and processes.
- Ensures compliance with safety cybersecurity and contract requirements.
- Identifies and mitigates technical risks and opportunities.
Contract & Project Control
- Manages BOM to meet contract and margin targets.
- Supports design change orders and variation requests.
- Plans and monitors project execution for quality cost and schedule.
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
- Prepares RFQs and evaluates supplier proposals.
- Coordinates with manufacturing/testing to ensure design integrity.
- Updates deliverables post-manufacturing and testing.
Commissioning & Service
- Supports installation and commissioning phases.
- Updates engineering documentation post-commissioning.
- Occasionally travels to collect site data for integration.
What it takes to run what runs the world
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 46 years of experience in electrical control system design preferably in power plant environments.
- Strong knowledge of synchronous machines power electronics and plant topologies (MV/LV switchgear transformers converters etc.).
- Hands-on experience with commissioning installation and integration of electrical/control systems.
- Proficient in programming (Structured Text Function Block Ladder Sequential Logic) and industrial protocols (Profibus OPC Modbus TCP/RTU).
- Demonstrates strong collaboration with cross-functional teams (PMs supply chain manufacturing service) to ensure contract compliance technical quality and customer satisfaction.
- Ensures engineering deliverables meet safety cybersecurity and contractual standards; proactively addresses risks changes and compliance issues.
- OIQ membership required.
Why ABB
We empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
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ABB values the dedication commitment and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:
Women
Indigenous peoples
Members of visible minorities
Persons with disabilities
ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
