Automation Engineer

ABB
EngineeringJob category
EngineeringAt 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:
Sales Director - South Korea & Japan
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Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completing the corresponding engineering assignments.
The work model for the role is: onsite # LI-onsite
This role is contributing to the Machine Automation (AUMC) in South Korea.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Qualifications for the role
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.
This position reports to:
Sales Director - South Korea & Japan
__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completing the corresponding engineering assignments.
The work model for the role is: onsite # LI-onsite
This role is contributing to the Machine Automation (AUMC) in South Korea.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Collaborating on project installation, commissioning, and site activities, to clarify potential issues or provide solutions to rectify the engineering errors.
- Coaching the project engineers and designers on the translation of conceptual designs to engineering documentation, including modelling, prototyping, and calculations.
- Leading, supervising, and coordinating teams (less than 10 members) in all engineering disciplines (both in-house and outsourced) on projects.
- Applying design thinking or design for excellence concepts in projects, including modelling, prototyping, simulation, and calculations.
Qualifications for the role
- Experience serving as a technical lead for engineering activities with low engineering complexity.
- Strong understanding of multi‑discipline engineering coordination within project environments.
- Ability to ensure cost‑effective and efficient execution of engineering tasks aligned with contract requirements.
- Solid knowledge of quality standards, safety requirements, and compliance processes.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity policies, standards, and their application in engineering projects.
- Proven capability to manage cross‑functional technical activities within defined scope and timelines.
- Proficiency in Korean and business‑level English communication skills.
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.
JOB SUMMARY
Automation Engineer

ABB
South Korea
2 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Automation Engineer