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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.\nThis position reports to:\nTeam Leader__\nYour role and responsibilities\nConnect your career with ABB - an international company contributing worldwide to the transformation of society and industry towards greater productivity and sustainability in the future.\nFor the ABB European Operations Center, with branches in Plzeň, Ostrava, and Brno, we are looking for candidates for the position of “PLC Programmer.”\nIn this role, you will work on industrial automation projects in areas such as:\nEnergy, including green energy\nMarine transport\nMining and mineral processing\nPharmaceuticals and chemicals\nExamples of real projects we have worked on:\nJansz-Io project - natural gas extraction - a unique subsea power technology enabling a lower carbon footprint\nNorthvolt project - battery production with 80% lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-fuel-based production\nWonder of the Seas project - delivering complete automation for the world’s largest ship\nMore about our projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfoYZWX4AoQ\nOur customers build new technologies or upgrade and expand existing ones worldwide. This involves business travel ranging from a few weeks per year to several months. We will aim to find a project that fits your availability.\nThis position is suitable for both experienced candidates and graduates who want to gain experience in an international environment (international projects).\nCome work at ABB with people who are shaping the future. Do what you enjoy and gain stable employment.\nJoin us!\nMore about us: https://new.abb.com/cz/o-nas/technologie-inovace/operacni-centrum-evropa\nThe work model for the role is: hybrid\nThis role is contributing to the Pilsen Automation Team\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\nProgramming control applications based on functional specifications\nTesting functionality internally and with the customer\nCommissioning systems at customer sites\nDocumenting project progress and creating technical documentation\n Qualifications for the role\nMinimum secondary education in electrical engineering\nExperience in automation and PLC programming (graduates will be trained)\nCommunicative level of English (working with international customers and teams)\nWillingness to travel\nIndependence and motivation to work in an international team\n\n Benefits\nFlexible working hours\nReduced working time (7.5 hours/day)\nPossibility of working from home (Home Office) with financial contribution\nAnnual financial bonus\n25 days of vacation\nAnnual salary review\nOpportunities for career growth in the Czech Republic and globally\nMultiSport card\nMeal allowance\nContribution to a benefits portal (2-3% of monthly salary)\nBonuses for employee referrals, anniversaries, or retirement\nLearning opportunities - internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences\nCompany events (Christmas party, team buildings, family days, etc.)\nAssistance line - professional psychological counseling\nExtra leave for significant life events and support for expecting parents\nOffice with good transport accessibility\nAccident insurance\nDiscounts on ABB electrical installation materials\nDiscounts with partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train transport, etc.)\nABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable future. By combining technical expertise and software, ABB delivers solutions to optimize manufacturing, transport, energy distribution, and building operations. With over 130 years of history and 105,000 employees, ABB continues to drive innovation and accelerate industrial transformation.\nIf you have any questions, please contact us-we will be happy to explain everything.\nWe look forward to your application. To learn more about ABB, visit www.abb.com\nABB Privacy Notice:\nhttps://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/cs/candidate\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.\nReady to make an impact?\nApply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4357,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Upper-Intermediate (B2)","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Company events","Flexible schedule","Home office"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T04:59:57Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":96,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/abb-automation-project-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/abb-automation-project-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T21:09:44Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3740,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1260,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}