Resident Field Service TechnicianGary, IN

ABB Ltd
Auburn Hills, MI, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Communications Protocols System Configuration Control Panels DeviceNet Modbus Rslogix Systems Integration Control Logix PLC Compact Logix PLC Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment Win CC Programming Languages

Job description

Serve as the technical lead for maintaining and supporting the customer’s manufacturing control systems (e.g., steel casting).

Lead ABB Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities on site, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and safe operation of all automation systems.

Interpret and apply customer documentation, including control lists, drawings, electrical onelines, P&IDs, schematics, and other technical specifications.

Program and troubleshoot controller and HMI applications using ABB and thirdparty PLC platforms (e.g., Rockwell ControlLogix), applying IEC61131 programming languages and configuring associated HMI devices.

Perform handson fieldwork, including operation and support of industrial networks and communication systems using standard bus protocols such as Ethernetbased devices.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in process, electrical, or mechanical engineering or technology required. Experience in lieu of training with maintaining heavy industrial processes in chemical, metal, or rubber. Military (ship controls) experience will be considered.

5+ years of experience is required. Some of the experience we’d like to see from a potential candidate:

Performing handson work with control systems and HMI hardware/software.

Configuring control system software, hardware, and industrial communication protocols, with working knowledge of Modbus and DeviceNet.

Applying controls engineering design experience, including control panel layouts and system integration.

Developing and troubleshooting control programs for industrial applications, including heavyindustry processes.

Demonstrating working knowledge of AC/DC motors and drives, as well as general industrial electrical and automation principles.

Experience with the following is not required, but are some nice-to-haves:

AC800M (Control Builder), AC500 (Automation Builder) and/or Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation SLC/PLC-5 (RSLogix 500), Control/CompactLogix (RSLogix 5000) programming. Rockwell Studio 5000 for ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View for PanelView.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward

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.

About the company

At 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.

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