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Join Our Talent Community – Digital Project Engineers | Process Industries LATAM
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.
This Position reports to:
Digital Solution Engineering ManagerMission of the Role
Are you passionate about digital transformation in industrial environments and excited to be part of a global technology leader reshaping the way process industries operate? ABB is continuously looking for Project Engineers to join our Digital Process Industries team across Latin America.
If you have experience in automation and control systems, industrial digital solutions, and project execution in complex industrial environments and are ready to help our customers unlock new levels of operational performance, this community is for you!
Responsibilities
Lead or support the engineering and execution of digital solution projects, including DCS, SCADA/HMI, Advanced Process Control (APC), Asset Performance Management (APM), and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM).
Act as a technical reference throughout the project lifecycle: scope definition, engineering, commissioning, and handover.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, service, and product) to design and deliver tailored digital solutions aligned with customer needs.
Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with ABB's quality and safety standards.
Interface directly with customers across process industries (Mining, Pulp & Paper, Metals,) to translate operational challenges into digital solutions
Support continuous improvement by identifying technical optimization opportunities and contributing to lessons-learned processes
Contribute to the integration of IT/OT environments, leveraging ABB Ability™ platform capabilities and industrial IoT concepts
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control, Chemical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering field
Proven experience in project engineering within industrial automation or digital solutions environments
Solid knowledge of at least one of the following: DCS (ABB System 800xA, Symphony Plus, or equivalent), SCADA/HMI platforms, APC, APM, MOM or MES systems
Experience working directly with customers in process industries (Mining, Pulp & Paper, Metals)
Proficiency in English (Spanish is a plus for LATAM-wide roles)
Availability for regional travel within Latin America as required by project scope
Nice to Have / Differentiators
Experience with ABB Ability™ platform or other IIoT/industrial analytics tools
Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts applied to OT/industrial environments
PMP certification or equivalent project management methodology experience
Hands-on experience with IT/OT integration and data-driven operational improvement initiatives
Fluency in both Portuguese and Spanish
What We Offer
Opportunity to work at the forefront of industrial digital transformation with one of the world's most recognized technology companies
Exposure to a broad range of process industries and high-complexity projects across Latin America
Collaborative, multicultural environment with continuous learning, access to advanced technologies, and a strong development culture
Clear career progression paths within a robust technical and project management career framework at ABB
About ABB's Process Industries Division
ABB's Process Industries division is a global reference in automation and digital solutions for the world's most essential industrial sectors. As the #1 DCS provider for over 22 consecutive years, ABB delivers a comprehensive portfolio that includes Distributed Control Systems, Safety Systems, Advanced Process Control, Asset Performance Management, Manufacturing Operations Management, and the ABB Ability™ digital platform one of the industry's most complete IIoT ecosystems.
Our team across Latin America develops customized solutions that drive digital transformation, operational efficiency, and sustainability for customers in Mining, Pulp & Paper, Metals, and beyond.
A future opportunity
This role is part of our talent pipeline, which means it’s not currently open, but we’re always looking for curious minds, bold thinkers, and people who want to make an impact.
Click Apply to express your interest and be considered for future opportunities that match your experience and aspirations.
At ABB, we welcome people from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives help us build a cleaner, smarter future.
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about how we help run what runs the world.
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