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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** ABB Ltd - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Integration Testing, ABB 800xa - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0dbb8aaa0d97a1bf ## About the Role * Strong safety and integrity mindset * Solid application background with knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial networks, and cybersecurity * Willingness to learn, innovate, and work independently * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Self-motivated with good planning and follow-through * Flexible and willing to travel to customer sites * Hands-on/practical experience - desirable * Offshore certification - desirable * Familiarity with ABB 800xA systems - desirable * Cybersecurity and functional safety awareness - desirable * Understanding of process control and loop performance - desirable ## Description In this role, you will drive the effective delivery of ABB's Service portfolio, ensuring alignment with safety standards and ABB processes to exceed customer expectations. Provide expert technical support, act as a subject matter specialist, and resolve complex issues within your field. Proactively engage with customers and ABB sales teams to understand needs, build trust, and identify opportunities to grow the Service business. Based remotely, this role includes regular travel across UK offices and to customer sites, both onshore and offshore. Full training to be provided during inducting period at our Aberdeen location. Our Team Dynamics Our 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. What's in it for you? We 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. Your Role and Responsibilities In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. * Work model: home-based from the UK {#LI-remote} with travel both on and offshore * System Development & Maintenance: Update and maintain ABB control system hardware/software, including design specs, test procedures, and scopes of work. * Testing & Integration: Lead assurance, integration, and testing of system modules, ensuring smooth delivery and performance. * Product & Customer Support: Deliver system updates and new products while collaborating with stakeholders; provide on-call support and site visits as needed. * Bid & Proposal Support: Assist in quotation preparation and identify potential sales leads through customer interactions. * Technical Advisory: Advise clients on maintenance, site planning, operational methods, control strategies, and cybersecurity. * Lifecycle & Spare Parts Management: Oversee system modifications, spare parts planning, and ad-hoc work-scope coordination. * Reporting & Communication: Compile site visit reports, ensure follow-up, and maintain effective communication with internal teams and clients. * Challenges & Improvements: Balance shifting priorities, manage customer expectations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure access to resources when needed ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)