Automation Project Engineer

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This position reports to:
Team Leader
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Your role and responsibilities
Connect your career with ABB – an international company contributing worldwide to the transformation of society and industry towards greater productivity and sustainability in the future.
For the ABB European Operations Center, with branches in Plzeň, Ostrava, and Brno, we are looking for candidates for the position of “PLC Programmer.”
In this role, you will work on industrial automation projects in areas such as:
Energy, including green energy
Marine transport
Mining and mineral processing
Pharmaceuticals and chemicals
Examples of real projects we have worked on:
Jansz-Io project – natural gas extraction – a unique subsea power technology enabling a lower carbon footprint
Northvolt project – battery production with 80% lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-fuel-based production
Wonder of the Seas project – delivering complete automation for the world’s largest ship
More about our projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfoYZWX4AoQ
Our customers build new technologies or upgrade and expand existing ones worldwide. This involves business travel ranging from a few weeks per year to several months. We will aim to find a project that fits your availability.
This position is suitable for both experienced candidates and graduates who want to gain experience in an international environment (international projects).
Come work at ABB with people who are shaping the future. Do what you enjoy and gain stable employment.
Join us!
More about us: https://new.abb.com/cz/o-nas/technologie-inovace/operacni-centrum-evropa
The work model for the role is: hybrid
This role is contributing to the Pilsen Automation Team
You will be mainly accountable for:
Programming control applications based on functional specifications
Testing functionality internally and with the customer
Commissioning systems at customer sites
Documenting project progress and creating technical documentation
Qualifications for the role
Minimum secondary education in electrical engineering
Experience in automation and PLC programming (graduates will be trained)
Communicative level of English (working with international customers and teams)
Willingness to travel
Independence and motivation to work in an international team
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Reduced working time (7.5 hours/day)
Possibility of working from home (Home Office) with financial contribution
Annual financial bonus
25 days of vacation
Annual salary review
Opportunities for career growth in the Czech Republic and globally
MultiSport card
Meal allowance
Contribution to a benefits portal (2–3% of monthly salary)
Bonuses for employee referrals, anniversaries, or retirement
Learning opportunities – internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences
Company events (Christmas party, team buildings, family days, etc.)
Assistance line – professional psychological counseling
Extra leave for significant life events and support for expecting parents
Office with good transport accessibility
Accident insurance
Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials
Discounts with partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train transport, etc.)
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable future. By combining technical expertise and software, ABB delivers solutions to optimize manufacturing, transport, energy distribution, and building operations. With over 130 years of history and 105,000 employees, ABB continues to drive innovation and accelerate industrial transformation.
If you have any questions, please contact us—we will be happy to explain everything.
We look forward to your application. To learn more about ABB, visit www.abb.com
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