ABB Posted October 23, 2026

Senior Systems Project Engineer

Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America Full Time
Controls Engineering Pharmaceutical Senior

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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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As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be the technical lead and/or design authority for Process Automation engineering projects in Renewable, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power Generation, Water treatment industries both in US and global projects, making technical recommendations and enhancing customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.

In this role, you will ensure successful Distributed Control System delivery of multiple projects on time, within budget, and in line with specifications and with quality and safety guidelines. 

The work model for the role is : #LI-Hybrid in the Cleveland, OH office.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions, and utilizing feedback to drive delivery of improvements for medium complex projects

Resolving technical issues both remotely and at customer sites in US and abroad

Assisting Project Managers with claims, customer specifications and safety standards, as well as technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals

Cost-effectively executing Distributed Control System project deliverables on time in accordance with specifications, standards, and safety requirements

Design, Test and Commission Automation Enclosures, Control Logic and Human Machine Interfaces with ABB or 3rd party Control System

Creating and delivering work plans, budgets, and risk assessments

Developing, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and tools, reporting inefficiencies, and identifying improvement opportunities

Ability and willingness to travel approximately up to 25% of the time

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or other engineering discipline

5+ years of experience in engineering, working as an Engineer with Distributed Control Systems

Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools

Strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following workplace safety guidelines

High-level of self-motivation, curiosity, and a desire to learn about new technologies

Collaborative approach to working, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills

Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluently

Applicants must have work authorization to work permanently in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Reimbursement for relocation is not available

What’s in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com . ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected] . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Benefits

Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health, Life & Disability

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High-Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High-Deductible Plan.

Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

Vision benefit

Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

Employee discount program

Retirement

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $79,800 and $127,680 annually.

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Ready to make an impact?

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Job details

Seniority
Senior
Role
Controls Engineering
Industry
Pharmaceutical
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Employment type
Full Time
Travel
Up to 25%

How this role compares

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

We currently track 100 comparable Senior Controls Engineering roles across 12 employers.

100Comparable roles tracked
75Currently active
12Companies hiring similar roles
20Countries represented

Salary context

11 of 100 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Senior Controls Engineer - Gas Turbine Solutions · Emerson $90,100/yr – $128,700/yr
Highest disclosed · Sr Advanced Project Engineer · Honeywell $153,000/yr – $191,000/yr
Peer group range $109,400 – $172,000 (median $132,563)

Where these roles are based

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India28
Canada5
Poland4
United Kingdom4
Brazil3

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Seniority mix

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Senior96
Principal4

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