ABB · 3 days ago
Resident Senior Field Service Technician (Gary, IN)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expABB is a global market leader in helping industries become leaner and cleaner. In this role, you will represent ABB at customer sites, providing technical service and ensuring adherence to safety protocols while maintaining manufacturing control systems.
AutomotiveEnergyEnergy ManagementIndustrial AutomationRobotics
Responsibilities
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 one‑lines, P&IDs, schematics, and other technical specifications
Program and troubleshoot controller and HMI applications using ABB and third‑party PLC platforms (e.g., Rockwell ControlLogix), applying IEC 61131 programming languages and configuring associated HMI devices
Perform hands‑on fieldwork, including operation and support of industrial networks and communication systems using standard bus protocols such as Ethernet‑based devices
Qualification
Required
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
10+ years of experience in performing hands‑on work with control systems and HMI hardware/software
10+ years of experience in configuring control system software, hardware, and industrial communication protocols, with working knowledge of Modbus and DeviceNet
10+ years of experience in applying controls engineering design experience, including control panel layouts and system integration
10+ years of experience in developing and troubleshooting control programs for industrial applications, including heavy‑industry processes
10+ years of experience in demonstrating working knowledge of AC/DC motors and drives, as well as general industrial electrical and automation principles
Preferred
Experience with 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
Benefits
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (70)
2024 (51)
2023 (58)
2022 (63)
2021 (52)
2020 (46)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.55MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2023-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $545.85M
2013-09-23Grant· $2.7M
2001-04-06IPO
Leadership Team
Morten Wierod
CEO
Håvard Devold
Vice President, Market Development, Country Technology manager
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