ABB Posted August 15, 2026

Field Service Engineer - Motors & Drives

Machelen, Flemish Brabant, Belgium FULL_TIME
Controls Commissioning

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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:

Local Division Manager

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work of low to medium complexity as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. Each day, you will deliver quality service to satisfy customers. You will also showcase your expertise by displaying clear understanding of sense of urgency and care in your own area of responsibility.

This role is contributing to the Motion Service Division for Low Voltage, Medium Voltage drive as Field Service Engineer in Belux. Main stakeholders are Service Coordination Team, Customers, Motion Service Sales Team, Global teams & Division Manager.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Performing entry level field service tasks, identifying technical issues, and performing analysis through remote or on-site activity in service categories and products.

Preparing material lists needed for service activity and ensuring that all materials, parts, and equipment are available and of appropriate quality for service activities.

Executing work on a first-time right approach with customers, and ensuring the job is done on time and as quality standards.

Preparing all documents and customer reports to be signed by the customer representative.

You will join a high performing & talented team, where you will be able to thrive.

The work model for the role is: onsite

Qualifications for the role

You have a strong passion for hands-on electromechanical tasks in the motion, drives, and rotating equipment service sector.

You have preferably 2–5 years of experience in motion service, field service engineering, or industrial automation

You are qualified in programming of drives and electromechanical works related to this product (retrofit, commissioning, trouble shooting, digital solutions, energy efficiency, preventive maintenance and so on)

You are passionate about electromechanics systems and act with curiosity, collaboration, care and courage to ensure customer satisfaction,

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, or Automation Engineering

You are at ease communicating in French or Dutch and English

You hold a current driver’s license (B) valid in Belgium and a valid EU work permit.

What's in it for you?

When you run what runs the world, you should feel supported in this mission every step of the way.

Here’s what we offer:

A dynamic role with lots of variety and autonomy.

Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring.

A collaborative team that values your input and initiative.

Freedom to plan your day, set your pace, and own your success stories.

Competitive salary and benefits such as an electric company car + charging card, meal vouchers, mobile phone, representation allowance, 32 paid vacation days (20 legal + 12 ADV), access to the Benefits at work platform, comprehensive hospitalization, group, and pension insurance.

More about us

ABB Motion Service Division serves customers worldwide by maximizing uptime, extending product life cycle and enhancing the performance and energy efficiency of their electrical motion solutions. The Division is leading the way in digitalization by securely connecting motors and drives, increasing operational uptime and improving efficiency. The services offered make the difference for our customers and partners every day by helping keep their operations running profitably, safely and reliably.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.

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#RunwithABB

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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
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Role
Controls Commissioning
Industry
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Location
Machelen, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Employment type
FULL_TIME
Travel
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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.

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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

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India57
Netherlands12
Australia12
Canada11
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Seniority mix

123 of 496 peers have a known seniority level

Senior99
Associate19
Manager5

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