Project Engineer - OTS Process Modeling
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:
Senior Project Lead Engineer
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.
The work model for the role is # LI - Hybrid.
This role is contributing to the to the Process Automation business in Energy Industries division based in Bangalore, India.
You will be mainly accountable for:
HFOTS PROPOSAL: Interpret RFPs., prepare technical proposals, develop effort estimates & BoM, provide commercial inputs, conduct client demonstrations, respond to RFIs., and benchmark against competitors.
Preparing list of key objectives along with Battery limits / boundaries for the OTS solution being offered.
HFOTS ENGINEERING & MODELLING: Develop steady state & dynamic process models using any commercially available process modelling solutions from 3rd party vendors like Aspen’s HYSYS Dynamics, INDISS Plus (CORYS) or any other proven process model development software. Interpret P&IDs, build thermodynamic models, validate models against plant data.
DCS INTEGRATION: Integrate HFOTS with ABB 800xA & Symphony Plus. Configure OPC UA/DA interfaces, I/O mapping, control logic emulation. Support FAT/SAT coordination.
SCENARIO DESIGN & TESTING: Design normal, abnormal & emergency training scenarios. Configure Instructor Station, develop Trainee Performance Assessment (TPA) frameworks. Execute Model Acceptance Test (MAT), FAT, SAT. Prepare technical documentation.
PROJECT EXECUTION: Manage project timelines & deliverables, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, identify technical risks, prepare engineering schedules, maintain documentation. Project travel to ABB’s other local division offices & customer locations as & when needed.
You will join a talented team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role:
EXPERIENCE: 810 years – 3+ HFOTS projects, FAT/SAT leadership, proposal development lead (2+ proposals).
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: Process thermodynamics & unit operations with Process Model Development (Aspen HYSYS Dynamics, INDISS Plus CORYS – France), OPC UA/DA protocols, ABB 800xA system configuration, PID control, ISA-5.1/IEC 61511
PROPOSAL/PRE-SALES SKILLS: RFP Interpretations, HFOTS technical proposal writing, effort estimation & BoM development, Client facing presentations & HFOTS demonstrations, Competitive benchmarking, proposal template development.
SOFT SKILLS: Clear communication, client stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving proposal quality focus, mentoring capability.
KNOWLEDGE SHARING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Evaluate emerging HFOTS tools, mentor engineers, prepare reusable simulation libraries & case studies
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE: Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical
EDUCATION: B.E./B. Tech Chemical/Mechanical Engineering (minimum); M.E./M. Tech preferred; Certifications: ABB 800xA/Any Control Systems, Aspen HYSYS, INDISS Plus (Process Engineering / OTS development software)
More about us
The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reducing risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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