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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:\nProduction Engineering Manager__\nAs a Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Applications Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting and developing applications within ABB's manufacturing IT/OT environment. Working as part of a collaborative and growing team, you will contribute across the full application lifecycle, from requirements gathering and specification through to development, deployment and ongoing support. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer with a passion for software development and manufacturing technologies to develop their technical expertise while making a tangible impact on factory operations.\nOur Team Dynamics\nOur teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.\nWhat's in it for you?\nWe 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.\nYour Role and Responsibilities\nIn this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.\nGather requirements and support the specification, development, testing, deployment and configuration of manufacturing applications.\nDevelop and maintain applications using C# and .NET technologies, ensuring robust and scalable solutions for manufacturing environments.\nInvestigate and resolve application and factory-related issues, providing timely solutions and escalating critical concerns when appropriate.\nProduce clear technical documentation and user-focused problem descriptions to support efficient issue resolution and knowledge sharing.\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple departments to understand business needs and build effective working relationships.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing IT/OT environment and contribute to the growth of the Applications team.\nProvide basic infrastructure support cover during planned absence periods and work closely with infrastructure colleagues to maintain operational continuity.\nWork model: Onsite #LI-Onsite\nQualifications for the Role\nDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline.\nExperience in an application development role with exposure to software support activities.\nKnowledge of C#, .NET Framework/.NET technologies including Web Forms, WinForms, WPF and Web Services.\nExperience working with SQL databases, SQL Server and stored procedures.\nFamiliarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS and modern web frameworks.\nUnderstanding of manufacturing systems, Industry 4.0 concepts or industrial IT environments would be advantageous.\nSelf-motivated and customer-focused mindset, with the ability to take ownership of tasks, solve problems independently and work effectively within a collaborative team.\nBenefits\nABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.\nCompetitive salary\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\nCompetitive contributory pension scheme\nLife assurance\nFlexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)\nInternal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nGenerous employee referral scheme\nOffice based\nFlexible working arrangements\nFor the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.\nMore about us\nThe Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Measurement & Analytics Division’s portfolio consists of analyzers measuring compositions of gases and liquids; instrumentation measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level; force measurement solutions measuring parameters such as flatness, thickness, and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management, device health check and predictive maintenance. The Measurement & Analytics Division serves key industries such as oil and gas, chemical, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries, as well as the marine industry. The Division enables the optimization of industrial processes by providing and analyzing data collected from sensing and smart measurement devices. Parameters such as emission levels and production inputs are measured by providing ‘before’ and ‘after’ values, enabling efficient operations and environmental sustainability through measurement.\nJoin us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.\nRun What Runs the World.\n#RunwithABB\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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