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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:\nSenior Engineering ManagerIn this role you will be reporting to an Engineering Manager and will be primarily responsible for Design, Engineering, Co-ordination and Commissioning of ABB DCS with 800xA (Industries like Oil and Gas, offshore Wind) for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity and completing assignments on small to medium-sized greenfield and service projects or portions of larger greenfield/service projects, cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. The Lead Engineer - shall liaise with all stakeholders, as required, and ensure a successful, on time, on budget delivery while ensuring quality, safety and project excellence.\nThe work model for the role is # LI - Hybrid.\nThis role is contributing to the to the Energy Industries for INOPC based in Bangalore, India.\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\nLead the design, engineering, and implementation of Process Automation solutions, including DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS, and Industrial Communication Systems, ensuring compliance with customer, cybersecurity, and functional safety requirements.\nDevelop and review system architectures, control philosophies, functional specifications, and engineering deliverables while supporting technical proposals, solution development, and effort estimation activities.\nExecute and oversee project engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including system design, interface engineering, installation, startup, commissioning, and integration with third-party systems.\nDrive successful project delivery by leading FAT, SAT, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical issue resolution while ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.\nCollaborate closely with customers, vendors, authorities, and internal stakeholders to conduct technical reviews, workshops, design discussions, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.\nMentor and develop engineering teams, promote standardization, digitalization, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing, while contributing to project closeout activities and lessons learned.\nYou will join a talented team, where you will be able to thrive.\nQualifications for the role:\n8-12 years of hands-on experience in Process Automation and/or Safety Systems within Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Power, and Water industries, covering application engineering, hardware engineering, HMI engineering, FAT, IFAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.\nStrong expertise in industrial communication protocols and networks, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Profibus, Profinet, OPC UA, IEC 61850, and related technologies.\nProven experience in executing greenfield and brownfield automation projects, including DCS upgrades, migrations, modifications, retrofits, service, and commissioning activities.\nDemonstrated ability to prepare and review engineering documentation across all project phases, from concept and detailed engineering through system testing, project execution, and commissioning.\nHands-on experience with ABB automation platforms, including 800xA, AC800M, and Advant systems, will be considered a strong advantage.\nB.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized university, with a strong academic background.\nMore about us\nABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.\nThe Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.\nReady to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.\nRecruitment Fraud Warning\nABB never asks for payment from job applicants. 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