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Job description
ABB is hiring a Project Engineer — a full-time, based in Xiamen, Fujian role. Apply directly on ABB's careers page below.
Project Engineer
Location: Xiamen, Fujian, China
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
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.
This position reports to:
Digital Solution Engineering Manager__
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.
The work model for the role is: onsite
This role is contributing to the ELDS Solution business in Xiamen China. Main stakeholders are ELDS.You will be mainly accountable for:
Pre-sales Support
Study and know customer’s need or pain points through project execution
- Propose the promotion materials for bidding and spec-in the proposal
- Co-laborate tendering team to prepare the quotation document and improve hit rate
- Engage with customers to negotiate and finalize technical agreements
- Optimize the scheme to improve the solution competitiveness
Engineering Design
- Negotiate with customer technical requirements finalized
- Design solution drawings or review drawings from vendors
- BOM preparation and release (when applicable)
- Coordinate purchasing dep. for materials and components cost optimization
- Coordinate production, track and solve problems that occur during prodcution
- Design timing management ,design frozen timely to avoid futher rework COPQ
- Solve the technical issues including site commissions.
Leading Engineering
- Have rich experience in multi-fields, power system products, digital system, segment knowhow
- Make cross-field solution proposal
- Lead the feasibility, rationality, optimization and innovation of the overall technical scheme of complex projects
- As consultant in energy transition market
Project management
- When needed, handle project as a project manager, based on your electrical engineering background
- Ensure project delivery on time , risk migration
- Margin Improvement
- Customer satisfaction increase
- Regular pregress report and close-out report
Site Management
- Inspect digital system project site work done by suppliers in HSE, work quality
- Write work logs and monthly report
- Identify site work defects and manage suppliers correct it timely
- Keep good communication with customer and feedback the work status regularly
- Hold work start kickoff meeting and daily routine meeting
- Site work close-out report
- Support site commission work, e.g. system configuariton , Gateway configuration
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
- 3 years’ experience of electrical design, experience in medium-voltage or low-voltage switchgear or eHouse is preferred.
- Strong understanding of power systems, such as medium-voltage technology, power system analysis, and protection relay.
- Project design, project management skills.
- Good communication and logical thinking ability.
- Proficient in office software, such as AutoCAD.
- Good English skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing).
- Be brave to take responsibility, be innovative, pragmatic and rigorous
More about us
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Project Engineer at ABB?
The required skills for Project Engineer at ABB include: Electrical Engineering, Project Management, AutoCAD.
What is the seniority level for Project Engineer at ABB?
Project Engineer at ABB is a Mid Level level position.
How do I apply for Project Engineer at ABB?
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