Senior Drives Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
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This position reports to:
Engineering Manager__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate in challenging industrial electrification and automation projects. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.
The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid.
This role is contributing to the Automation Process Industries division in Zagreb, Croatia.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Executing different engineering tasks in electrification and automation projects with main focus to electrical machinery and power electronics (e.g. specifications and electrical schematics related to electric motors, transformers, drives) in metals industry.
Working closely with the customer to shape and deliver solutions that fit to project requirements. Initiating improvements based on customer's feedback.
Creating work plans and cost estimates in coordination with project managers, for specific projects and ensuring quality, timely implementation within the budget.
Commissioning of electric motors and drives systems (LV AC and DC drives).
Coordinating with relevant functions (e.g. project manager, quality manager...) to ensure the designs are appropriately manufactured / staged, tested, installed, and commissioned.
Taking project ownership, being proactive, finding solutions and ensuring project progress.
Coaching engineering colleagues on engineering solutions, best practices, and lessons learned from past projects.
You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing, multidisciplinary team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
You are highly skilled in electrical engineering, electric machinery, AC and / or DC drives and you have ability to demonstrate your experience (at least 5 years) in engineering and commissioning.
Degree in electrical engineering, automation, mechatronic, robotic or similar area.
You are familiar with electrical design (using standard design tools as eplan, autocad…), power distribution, network types and grounding systems, automation systems concept (PLC, HMI…).
You are passionate about electrical machines, power electronics, innovation, new technologies, improvements.
Fluent in English language, good written and spoken communication skills
You hold valid driving license category B.
Experience in metals industry (rolling mills, processing lines, casting lines) is a plus.
What's in it for you?
Dynamic and interesting work on international industrial automation projects, combining office work and occasional travel. Having a chance to participate in complete projects, through all the phases, from contracting, through basic engineering up to commissioning. Possibility to learn, develop and grow, in different directions, technically and in leadership sense.
If you are not afraid of new challenges and ready to become one of our key players, this is a position for you.
Join a great team that is willing to collaborate and to support you.
Benefits
We also offer our employees the following benefits:
Competitive compensation including 13 salaries annually
Career development: Structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platforms.
Flexibility and work-life balance: Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration.
Supplementary health insurance Uniqa
Multisport card
Employee Share Acquisition Plan
Local transportation cost coverage and meal allowance
More about us
ABB’s Automation business area helps the process, hybrid and maritime industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Delivering automation, electrification and digitalization, our portfolio includes control systems, sector-specific solutions, machine automation technologies, measurement and analytics offerings and more, backed up by ABB’s global service and support.
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.