{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f1e07741be4201737aa752f8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f1e07741be4201737aa752f8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f1e07741be4201737aa752f8","title":"Lead Engineer","description":"At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.\nThis Position reports to:\nLCS Contract Delivery Manager\n\nWe’re looking for a motivated Service professional to help deliver our industry-leading portfolio with the highest standards of safety and quality. In this role, you’ll be the go-to technical expert—providing hands-on support, solving complex problems, and ensuring our customers get the best possible experience.\nYou’ll work closely with clients and our sales teams, turning customer needs into real solutions while identifying opportunities to grow our Service business. Based in Aberdeen, the role offers variety and impact, with regular travel across the UK to both office locations and customer sites (onshore and offshore).\nOur Team Dynamics\nOur 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.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nWe 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.\nYour Role and Responsibilities\nIn this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.\n\nWork model: onsite/hybrid from our Aberdeen location {#LI-onsite} {#LI-hybrid}\nLead, maintain and update ABB Control System hardware/software modules, including testing, integration and modifications.\nPrepare and review design specifications, test procedures, method statements and scopes of work.\nDeliver product updates and new solutions in collaboration with customers, end users and internal stakeholders.\nSupport bids, proposals and quotations while promoting sales of maintenance services, equipment and spares.\nProvide customer support including on-call advice, ad-hoc site visits, system modifications and lifecycle management.\nEnsure cyber security systems, processes and documentation are maintained to ABB standards.\nTroubleshoot complex technical/system issues on-site or remotely, driving proactive corrective actions.\nPlan and execute service work “first-time right,” managing subcontractors and ensuring quality, timelines and customer satisfaction.\nCompile site visit reports, communicate findings and ensure follow-up actions are completed.\nAct as technical consultant, advising on maintenance, operations, control strategies and performance improvements.\nInteract with service management, clients, sales teams and technical specialists to identify opportunities and align priorities.\nBalance multiple challenges, including shifting priorities, customer expectations, resourcing, progress reporting and continuous improvement.\nQualifications for the Role\nStrong safety and integrity mindset – essential\nSolid application background – essential\nWorking knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial networks and cyber security – essential\nStrong written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and drive projects to completion – essential\nWillingness to learn, innovate and take initiative, with flexibility to travel to customer sites – essential\nPractical, hands-on experience and offshore certification – desirable\nKnowledge of ABB 800xA control systems, process control, loop performance, functional safety and cyber security awareness – desirable\nBenefits\nABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.\nCompetitive salary\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\nCompetitive contributory pension scheme\nLife assurance\nFlexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)\nInternal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nGenerous employee referral scheme\nPrivate medical cover\nGenerous bonus scheme\nFor the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.\nMore about us\nThe Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.\nJoin us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.\nRun What Runs the World.\nEVP Hashtags\n#RunwithABB\n#ABBCareers\nWe value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? 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Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.\nThis Position reports to:\nLCS Contract Delivery Manager\n\nWe’re looking for a motivated Service professional to help deliver our industry-leading portfolio with the highest standards of safety and quality. In this role, you’ll be the go-to technical expert—providing hands-on support, solving complex problems, and ensuring our customers get the best possible experience.\nYou’ll work closely with clients and our sales teams, turning customer needs into real solutions while identifying opportunities to grow our Service business. 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Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.\nMore about us\nThe Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. 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