Project Engineer - Industrial Automation

About the role

ABB is hiring a Project Engineer for its Automation Process Industries division in Zagreb, Croatia. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and involves collaborating on challenging industrial automation projects, taking assignments on small projects or parts of larger ones and applying basic design thinking and design for excellence concepts. The work model is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Execute engineering tasks in electrification and automation projects, such as preparing technical specifications, supporting hardware design, and PLC and HMI programming
• Provide technical support for testing and installation
• Commission automation systems (PLC, HMI, field devices)
• Assist in preparing proposals and presentations for engineering projects
• Support design verification according to applicable standards and engineering guidelines

Required profile

• Degree in electrical engineering, automation, mechatronics, robotics or a similar field
• 2 to 5 years of experience in automation systems (PLC, HMI, field devices)
• Ability to communicate in English, with good written and spoken skills
• Valid category B driving licence

Required skills

• Control systems, PLC programming and HMI
• Reading electrical schematics and using electrical measuring devices such as a multimeter
• Nice to have: metals industry experience, electrical design software (AutoCAD, EPLAN), Windows administration, virtualization, networking and cybersecurity

What we offer

• Hybrid work, flexible hours and work-life balance
• Competitive pay including 13 salaries a year
• Career development with structured paths, internal mobility, training and mentoring
• Supplementary health insurance, multisport card, employee share acquisition plan, local transport cost coverage and meal allowance