Overview
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration – combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities – are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That’s our story. Make it your story.
Your role and responsibilities
We are now looking for a Communication System Specialist to join our team at Digital Systems, ELDS in Vaasa. In this position you will design, implement and commission automation and communication systems for the electrification of industrial plants, data centers, wind/solar plants and utility substations. You will succeed in this role if you are innovative, organized, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Due to the nature of the work and location of the development lab, majority of the work is Vaasa based.
The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid
This position reports to Engineering Manager.
You will be mainly accountable for:
– Designing of communication architecture for the control system of the electrical network
– Handling the implementation of the automation systems in the customer projects
– Communication network engineering, communication switch & cyber security configurations
– System and communication testing and commissioning
Qualifications for the role:
– B.Sc. or M.Sc. level degree from Information, Automation or Communication Technology
– Solid (more than 5 years) relevant work experience from automation and control system engineering
– Excellent English and Finnish, both written and spoken
– The ability to build customer relationships with a long-term focus
– A proactive and systematic way of working
– Possibility to travel (average 25 days/year)
– Knowledge of PLC or other relevant automation and communication systems is seen as a strong benefit
– Knowledge in substation communication protocols (eg. IEC61850, DNP3, IEC60870-5-104) is seen as a strong benefit
More about us
ABB’s Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
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, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model.
Source: Job Market Finland’s customer information system