ABB Posted September 14, 2026

Field Service Engineer, Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia FULL_TIME
Controls Commissioning Energy

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About this opportunity

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:

FSE & Engineering Manager

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Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will execute service work of low to medium complexity according to work instructions and in alignment with ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. Each day, you will plan and perform tasks with a first‑time‑right approach while working closely with customers. You will also demonstrate your technical skills by maintaining prompt action and ownership within your area of responsibility.

Work Model: #LI‑Hybrid #LI‑Onsite

This role supports the Electrification Service Business and is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Working with customers (while on‑site) to identify opportunities for operational improvement and address pain points.

Performing field service tasks, identifying technical issues, and analyzing them through remote or on‑site service activities.

Preparing material lists required for service activities and ensuring all materials, parts, and equipment are available and meet quality standards.

Diagnosing equipment or process failures, recommending appropriate corrective actions, and suggesting measures to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications for the Role:

Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Over 5 years of experience as a Service Engineer specializing in LV and MV switchgear systems, including protection relays and related components, with extensive knowledge in switchgear technologies.

Sound knowledge and hands‑on experience in servicing, maintaining, commissioning, and repairing switchgear, with exposure to the Oil & Gas and Data Center sectors.

Ability to travel to domestic, onshore, offshore, and international sites.

A motivated and organized individual with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and clear communication skills.

Benefits

We offer our employees the following benefits:

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Accident Insurance

Parental Leave

Hybrid/Flexible Work Practices

More About Us

ABB's Service Division partners with customers to enhance the availability, reliability, predictability, and sustainability of electrical products and installations. Our extensive service portfolio includes product care, modernization, and advisory services designed to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime, and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency.

We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, maximizing value, and recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their lifecycle.

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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.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Role
Controls Commissioning
Industry
Energy
Location
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Employment type
FULL_TIME
Travel
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Controls Commissioning role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 496 comparable Controls Commissioning roles across 15 employers.

496Comparable roles tracked
430Currently active
15Companies hiring similar roles
47Countries represented

Salary context

25 of 496 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Mechanical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1 · Dematic $44,000/yr – $65,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Electrical Installation Manager · Dematic $113,600/yr – $170,400/yr
Peer group range $54,500 – $142,000 (median $84,313)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 496 comparable roles

United States231
India57
Netherlands12
Australia12
Canada11
Italy11

+ 41 more countries

Seniority mix

123 of 496 peers have a known seniority level

Senior99
Associate19
Manager5

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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