ABB Posted October 23, 2026

Project Engineer - Automation

Vaasa, Pohjanmaa, Finland Full Time
Controls Engineering Pharmaceutical

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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:

Engineering Manager

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Your Role and Responsibilities

We are now looking for two new Project Engineers to join our team at ABB Oy, Energy Industries unit in Vaasa. In this position you will be responsible for executing and coordinating automation engineering activities for Gas and Diesel Engine Power Plants. We offer you an opportunity to work in a global working environment with electrical/automation customer projects in an expanding project organization. You will have the opportunity to extend your technical skills in different segments and be a part of our young and motivated community.

Work model for this role: #LI-hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

Planning and implementing automation solutions for Gas and Diesel Engine Power plants

Serving as a technical reference for the project team, suppliers and customers

Collaborating with Project Managers, project team members, customers representatives and other stakeholders to reach project targets.

Contributing to professional and cost-effective project execution in line with contract specifications, budget, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Qualifications for the role:

B.Sc. in electrical or automation engineering

Experience of industrial automation systems

Relevant PLC programming experience, Siemens and/or Schneider PLC experience are preferred

Experience of piston engine driven power plant automation systems is seen as an advantage

Knowledge of industrial automation networks is seen as a benefit

Fluent written and spoken English and Swedish or Finnish skills

As person you are a collaborative problem solver with your eyes on the target

Benefits

Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model.

More about us:

ABB Energy Industries is enabling safe, smart and sustainable projects and operations for businesses across the oil, gas, chemicals, life sciences, power generation and water sectors. Driving integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify industry we connect our people and technology to help our customers adapt and succeed. With over 50 years domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches across the energy sector with our technologies designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, reduce energy consumption and waste.

If you have questions, please contact Engineering Manager, Jonas Backa, tel. +358503343143. Apply for the position by November 8th 2026. We look forward to receiving your application.

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 Engineering
Industry
Pharmaceutical
Location
Vaasa, Pohjanmaa, Finland
Employment type
Full Time
Travel
Not listed

How this role compares

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We currently track 496 comparable Controls Engineering roles across 18 employers.

496Comparable roles tracked
358Currently active
18Companies hiring similar roles
45Countries represented

Salary context

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

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Lowest disclosed · Associate Mechatronics Field Engineer · FANUC America $5,300/yr – $85,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Sr Advanced Project Engineer · Honeywell $153,000/yr – $191,000/yr
Peer group range $45,150 – $172,000 (median $111,963)

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Manager8
Principal4
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc2

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