Senior Software Engineer - Pulp & Paper MES

at  ABB Oy

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ABB supplies digital solutions to global customers to provide better production support for operators, increase operational efficiency, optimize work processes for operators and achieve optimal utilization of raw materials.
The pulp and paper Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a key cornerstone of industrial digitalization. Our comprehensive and modular solution covers all the core MES functionalities across the value chain, from order handling through customer service management.
The business and investments are rapidly growing in this area. Therefore, we are looking for a Lead Engineer at ABB Oy, Process Industries Division to strengthen our team in Helsinki, Pirkkala, Varkaus or Oulu. In this role you will be a key person to ensure successful delivery with the project team. This job allows you to work with innovative technologies in a customer focused and international environment. If you are interested please apply, even if you don’t meet all criteria in this description.
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.

Your responsibilities:

• Creating specifications based on the customer requirements and implementing them to MES software application.
• Preparing project documentation and execute project testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Participating in project meetings with customers, contractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and to interpret their needs.
• Performing analysis and identify issues in existing installations and implementing solutions.
• Managing your own tasks and making the progress visible
• Assisting in technical proposals and providing trainings to colleagues and customers.
• Creating work plans and cost estimates for the project in consultation with respective Project Managers and ensuring quality deliverables on time and at targeted cost.

Your background:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree from Information Sciences, Software Engineering, Automation or another relevant field of Engineering.
• Several years experience in the implementation of MES solutions, ideally with a background in the pulp & paper industry.
• Ability to deliver complex software projects under demanding timelines. Being flexible with changes and keeping the customer focus.
• Clear understanding of architecture, data integration and interfacing across distributed control and information systems.
• Knowledge of PL/SQL and relational databases (for example Oracle).
• Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English. Finnish and Swedish are an advantage.
• Ability to travel from time to time to customer sites abroad.

More about us:
Process Industries Division delivers complete electrification and automation solutions, industry-specific products and lifecycle services across industries. Engineering and delivering automation solutions from device to monitoring and control make our customers get more out of their investment; digitalization solutions including collaborative operations and augmented reality help improve plant and enterprise productivity, reduce maintenance and energy costs. Our engineering, project management, services and solutions portfolio covers a wide range of industries - Mining, Pulp & Paper, Metals, Aluminum and Cement, Data centers and Food and Beverage.
In Finland, ABB has about 5000 employees, making it one of the biggest industrial employers in the country. ABB Finland serves its customers in over 20 locations and has production sites in Helsinki, Vaasa, Porvoo and Hamina. As a global company, we’re also able to offer international job opportunities.
Yhteystiedot: Interested in joining the crew? Please apply for the position by June 7th, 2024. Due to summer vacations, there might be some delay in our response, and process will be a bit longer than usually.
For more information, please contact Global LCS Team Lead Operational Excellence Marko Peltonen, tel. +358 50 332 5518, available on Thursday 30th of May 2024 at 14:00 - 17:00 and Thursday 6th of June 2024 at 14:00 - 17:00
Työpaikan osoite: Strömbergintie 1, 00380 Helsinki

• Creating specifications based on the customer requirements and implementing them to MES software application.
• Preparing project documentation and execute project testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Participating in project meetings with customers, contractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and to interpret their needs.
• Performing analysis and identify issues in existing installations and implementing solutions.
• Managing your own tasks and making the progress visible
• Assisting in technical proposals and providing trainings to colleagues and customers.
• Creating work plans and cost estimates for the project in consultation with respective Project Managers and ensuring quality deliverables on time and at targeted cost