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Senior Application Engineer- Columbus OH

ABB


Job Location:

Westerville, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100500 - 160800
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll 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

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

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 #LI-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


Qualifications for the role

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

We empower you to take the lead share bold ideas and shape real outcomes. Youll grow through hands-on experience mentorship and learning that fits your goals. Here your work doesnt just matter it moves things forward

Whats in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.

More About Us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity gender expression sexual orientation) marital status citizenship age race and ethnicity inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color religious creed national origin pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following websites: an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABBs career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1- or by sending an email to . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicants qualifications and experience this position is expected to pay between $100500 and $160800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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

Retirement

  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 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.

Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight teams turn ideas into impact and we define whats next. Run What Runs the World.

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