Automation Project Engineer

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Your role and responsibilities

Connect your career with ABB - an international company contributing worldwide to the transformation of society and industry towards greater productivity and sustainability in the future.

For the ABB European Operations Center , with branches in Plzeň, Ostrava, and Brno, we are looking for candidates for the position of "PLC Programmer."

In this role, you will work on industrial automation projects in areas such as:

• ▪Energy, including green energy
• ▪Marine transport
• ▪Mining and mineral processing
• ▪Pharmaceuticals and chemicals

Examples of real projects we have worked on

• ▪Jansz-Io project - natural gas extraction - a unique subsea power technology enabling a lower carbon footprint
• ▪Northvolt project - battery production with 80% lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-fuel-based production
• ▪Wonder of the Seas project - delivering complete automation for the world's largest ship

More about our projects

Our customers build new technologies or upgrade and expand existing ones worldwide. This involves business travel ranging from a few weeks per year to several months. We will aim to find a project that fits your availability.

This position is suitable for both experienced candidates and graduates who want to gain experience in an international environment (international projects).

Come work at ABB with people who are shaping the future. Do what you enjoy and gain stable employment.

Join us!

More about us

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the Pilsen Automation Team

You will be mainly accountable for

• ▪Programming control applications based on functional specifications
• ▪Testing functionality internally and with the customer
• ▪Commissioning systems at customer sites
• ▪Documenting project progress and creating technical documentation

Qualifications for the role

• ▪Minimum secondary education in electrical engineering
• ▪Experience in automation and PLC programming (graduates will be trained)
• ▪Communicative level of English (working with international customers and teams)
• ▪Willingness to travel
• ▪Independence and motivation to work in an international team

Benefits

• ▪Flexible working hours
• ▪Reduced working time (7.5 hours/day)
• ▪Possibility of working from home (Home Office) with financial contribution
• ▪Annual financial bonus
• ▪25 days of vacation
• ▪Annual salary review
• ▪Opportunities for career growth in the Czech Republic and globally
• ▪MultiSport card
• ▪Meal allowance
• ▪Contribution to a benefits portal (2-3% of monthly salary)
• ▪Bonuses for employee referrals, anniversaries, or retirement
• ▪Learning opportunities - internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences
• ▪Company events (Christmas party, team buildings, family days, etc.)
• ▪Assistance line - professional psychological counseling
• ▪Extra leave for significant life events and support for expecting parents
• ▪Office with good transport accessibility
• ▪Accident insurance
• ▪Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials
• ▪Discounts with partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train transport, etc.)

ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation , enabling a more sustainable future. By combining technical expertise and software, ABB delivers solutions to optimize manufacturing, transport, energy distribution, and building operations. With over 130 years of history and 105,000 employees, ABB continues to drive innovation and accelerate industrial transformation.

If you have any questions, please contact us-we will be happy to explain everything.

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