Lead Engineer

ABB

. Lead, maintain and update ABB Control System hardware/software modules, including testing, integration and modifications.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, maintain and update ABB Control System hardware/software modules, including testing, integration and modifications.
Prepare and review design specifications, test procedures, method statements and scopes of work.
Deliver product updates and new solutions in collaboration with customers, end users and internal stakeholders.
Support bids, proposals and quotations while promoting sales of maintenance services, equipment and spares.
Provide customer support including on-call advice, ad-hoc site visits, system modifications and lifecycle management.
Ensure cyber security systems, processes and documentation are maintained to ABB standards.
Troubleshoot complex technical/system issues on-site or remotely, driving proactive corrective actions.
Plan and execute service work “first-time right,” managing subcontractors and ensuring quality, timelines and customer satisfaction.
Compile site visit reports, communicate findings and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
Act as technical consultant, advising on maintenance, operations, control strategies and performance improvements.
Interact with service management, clients, sales teams and technical specialists to identify opportunities and align priorities.
Balance multiple challenges, including shifting priorities, customer expectations, resourcing, progress reporting and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong safety and integrity mindset – essential
Solid application background – essential
Working knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial networks and cyber security – essential
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and drive projects to completion – essential
Willingness to learn, innovate and take initiative, with flexibility to travel to customer sites – essential
Practical, hands-on experience and offshore certification – desirable
Knowledge of ABB 800xA control systems, process control, loop performance, functional safety and cyber security awareness – desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous employee referral scheme
Private medical cover
Generous bonus scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLCSCADAHMIindustrial networkscyber securityABB 800xA control systemsprocess controlloop performancefunctional safetysystem modifications

Soft Skills

safety mindsetintegrity mindsetwritten communicationverbal communicationindependent workproject managementinitiativeflexibilitycustomer satisfactioncontinuous improvement

Certifications

offshore certification