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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.

MES Production Management module supports, harmonizes and optimizes mill operations by connecting shopfloor data and raw material inventory directly to orders. It helps to remove silos, reduce waste, and maximize production by executing plans efficiently.

The business and investments are rapidly growing in this area. Therefore, we are looking for a Senior Project 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 and software 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 to MES software application. 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
- 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 essential
- 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 process engineering, paper manufacturing, industrial engineering, Information Sciences, 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 attend 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 industry production logistics and warehousing systems, ideally in 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.