We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer – Automation

Take the next step in your career with ABB by joining a global team that is driving societal and industrial transformation towards a more productive and sustainable future.

ABB's Process Automation business delivers a wide range of solutions for both process and hybrid industries. We execute projects within electrical systems and advanced control solutions across sectors such as offshore wind, hydropower, subsea, power-from-shore, oil and gas, and several other industries.

At ABB, we have a clear ambition to lead in all aspects of diversity and inclusion, encompassing gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and age. Together, we are on a journey where each individual is encouraged to contribute to and embrace diversity and inclusion.

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer in Automation to join ABB's office in Fornebu. As a project engineer at ABB, you will typically work in multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions to our customers.

Your Responsibilities

· Lead and participate in multidisciplinary project teams

· Plan, design, program, test, and commission projects

· Perform service and follow up on existing customers and installed systems

· Program 800xA controllers and HMIs

· Collaborate with and provide input to the sales organization

Your Background

· Bachelor's or Master's degree, and/or technical vocational education within automation or a related field

· Experience with PLC/DCS programming is an advantage

· Knowledge of communication between HMI systems and PLCs (OPC, Profibus, Modbus, Comli)

· Ability to identify simple and practical solutions to complex problems

· Fluent in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken

· Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

ABB Offers

· A positive and exciting work environment in a global organization

· Technical challenges in an innovative and forward-looking environment

· Flexible working conditions with a high degree of responsibility

· Skilled and enthusiastic colleagues eager to share their knowledge

The position will be based at ABB's office in Fornebu. Some travel should be expected in connection with commissioning and service activities

We offer:

• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms and conditions
• Career opportunities with leading companies within energy, industry, technology, infrastructure, and construction
• A wide range of challenging projects - both nationally and internationally
• Exclusive access to MDE's strong project and client portfolio through established framework agreements
• Close and continuous follow-up before, during, and after assignments by experienced recruitment and operations teams
• Structured onboarding and support related to mobilization, visa processes, and practical arrangements when required
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop your expertise through varied assignments and long-term career planning
• Home-work-home travel discount agreements and other attractive employee benefits

• Consultant events bringing MDE consultants together across disciplines and projects - focusing on networking, knowledge sharing, and social interaction

About MDE

When the right people connect, we create value.

MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together.

Our mission is to deliver relevant expertise. The right person with the right competence, at the right place and time. So simple, yet so difficult!