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.
Production planning module optimizes paper machine capacity, time and resource utilization by getting a better overview of machine availability and profitability. The system helps to streamline production across multiple machines and mills to eliminate high trim waste and grade change costs, unbalanced machine utilization, scheduling conflicts, late deliveries and unprofitable production.
The business and investments are rapidly growing in this area. Therefore, we are looking for a Software Engineer at ABB Oy, Process Industries Division to strengthen our team in Helsinki, Varkaus or Oulu. In this role you will be working closely with the project engineers to deliver high quality solutions for our customers. 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. Preparing project documentation and execute project testing, installation, and commissioning activities
• Participating in project meetings with customers, contractors, and suppliers
• Performing analysis and identify issues in existing installations and implementing solutions
• Creating highly structured and maintainable software code and deliverables with right amount of documentation
• Following work plan from the project management and keeping an eye on the timeline and targeted costs
• Managing your own tasks and making the progress visible
• Assisting in technical proposals and providing trainings to colleagues and customers

Your background

• 2+ years’ experience in MES software usage and/or deliveries, in pulp & paper is advantage
• Knowledge of PL/SQL and relational databases (for example Oracle) is relevant
• Familiarity with virtualized systems and knowledge of Windows, Linux, and other Unix operating systems is a must
• Experience in industrial operations systems development and integration to e.g. ERP systems is essential
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree from Information Sciences, Software Engineering, or another relevant field
• Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English. Finnish and Swedish are an advantage
• Ability and willingness to travel from time to time and attending to solutions deployments at customer sites abroad
• All of the below are considered as advantages:
• C++ experience in Windows environment using Visual Studio
• Experience in ERP interfaces and/or ERP systems (for example SAP)
• Knowledge of interfaces e.g. Modbus and OPC UA/DA.
• Experience in production planning systems, ideally in pulp and paper industry
• Knowledge of source control (CVS, DevOps, Git)
• Experience in code quality assurance (unit testing, static code analysis)

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 10, 2024. Due to summer vacations, there might be some delay in our response, and interviews will start in July.
For more information, please contact Jouni Juvonen, Engineering Manager, MES.
Työpaikan osoite: Strömbergintie 1 B, 00380 Helsinki

• Creating specifications based on the customer requirements and implementing them. Preparing project documentation and execute project testing, installation, and commissioning activities
• Participating in project meetings with customers, contractors, and suppliers
• Performing analysis and identify issues in existing installations and implementing solutions
• Creating highly structured and maintainable software code and deliverables with right amount of documentation
• Following work plan from the project management and keeping an eye on the timeline and targeted costs
• Managing your own tasks and making the progress visible
• Assisting in technical proposals and providing trainings to colleagues and customer