Field Service Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
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:
Service Operations Manager__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work with low to medium complexity as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. Each day, you will plan and execute work on a first-time right approach with customers. You will also showcase your expertise by displaying a clear understanding of sense of urgency and care in your own area of responsibility.
The work model for the role is: Onsite
This role is contributing to the Marine & Ports Business of ABB, based in Singapore and supporting the service team across different markets/regions.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Performing mechanical service, maintenance, inspection, repair and overhaul work on Propulsion Service units in accordance with service instructions and the agreed scope of work.
- Carrying out installation, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities at customer sites, shipyards, dry docks and onboard vessels.
- Identifying technical issues, supporting root cause analysis and recommending corrective and preventive actions for mechanical service cases.
- Ensuring that all work is carried out in line with ABB’s safety requirements, quality standards, work instructions and applicable site-specific rules.
- Preparing clear service reports, technical findings and documentation after completing assignments.
- Maintaining professional customer communication and providing practical technical guidance during service assignments.
- Contributing to continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned, field feedback and development ideas related to service methods, tools and product reliability
Qualifications for the role
- Degree, diploma, or vocational qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Maintenance Technology, or a related technical field.
- Relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, installation, commissioning, overhaul, or repair of industrial or marine equipment.
- Experience working in marine, shipyard, offshore, power generation, or other heavy industrial environments is preferred.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, procedures, and engineering documentation accurately.
- Strong safety awareness, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the flexibility to work in demanding operational environments.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and customer relationship skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and cultures.
- Proficient in spoken and written English; additional language capabilities are an asset.
What's in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll 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
The Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals. By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry to achieve its decarbonization targets while improving the profitability and sustainability of our customers’ business throughout the entire lifecycle of vessels. With ABB Ability™ Marine software solutions and ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations Centers around the world, shipowners and operators can run their fleets at lower fuel and maintenance costs, while improving crew, passenger and cargo safety as well as overall productivity of their operations. Further, the Division delivers automation, electrical systems and digital solutions for container and bulk cargo handling, from ship to gate. These solutions
help terminal operators meet the challenge of larger ships, taller cranes and bigger volumes per call, and make terminal operations safer, greener and more productive.
Building 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.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.