Field Services Specialist – Process Automation

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Job Summary: ABB is seeking a Field Services Specialist to work within the Process Industries division, performing technical field activities safely. Key Highlights: 1. Lead, grow, and make an impact in a global company. 2. Opportunities for career growth in a solid technical track. 3. A collaborative environment with access to training and advanced technologies. At **ABB**, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. **This position reports to:** Service Team Leader \_\_ **Job Mission** Are you passionate about field services and industrial process automation? ABB is seeking a **Field Services Specialist** to join the **Process Industries** division, supporting customers in the Pulp & Paper, Mining, and Metals industries. Your mission will be to **perform technical field activities**, ensuring excellence in maintenance, configuration, commissioning, and support of ABB automation systems—always balancing cost, schedule, and quality with **safety as the absolute priority**. **Responsibilities (Consolidated into 6 points)** * Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on ABB automation systems (AC450, AC800M, and 800xA), including panels, workstations, servers, and communication networks. * Configure and tune process control systems (DCS), supervisory HMI screens, and control strategies, ensuring operational performance of Pulp & Paper, Mining, and Metals plants. * Carry out commissioning, field testing, and startup of automation projects, driving continuous improvement in project execution. * Respond to technical requirements under maintenance contracts and projects, tracking hours worked, documenting interventions, and issuing technical reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and CCRPs as required. * Conduct internal and external technical meetings with customers and project teams, ensuring technical and operational alignment. * Deliver automation training to regional customers, promoting competence and best practices in using ABB systems. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Computer Science. * Knowledge of ABB DCS and PLC configuration, especially the AC450 (Advant Controller 450) family. * Experience in automation system projects or maintenance within industrial process environments. * Familiarity with processes and control strategies in Pulp & Paper, Mining, or Metals industries. * Proficiency in programming languages compliant with IEC 61131. * Knowledge of communication protocols: IEC 61850, FF, Profibus, DeviceNet, Profinet, Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet, and WirelessHART. * Residency in Sorocaba, SP, or surrounding areas, with availability for frequent travel. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with the ABB Advant Controller AC450 system. * Advanced experience in complex automation diagnostics. * Knowledge of functional safety or high-availability industrial networks. **What We Offer** * The opportunity to join a global technology leader, working on high-impact industrial projects. * A collaborative environment with access to training, global experts, and advanced technologies. * Career growth opportunities within a solid technical track, including involvement in key ABB projects. **About ABB’s Process Industries Division** ABB’s **Process Industries** division is a global leader in automation and digitalization for process-intensive industries. Our portfolio includes advanced control systems, digital solutions, optimization technologies, and specialized services that drive productivity, safety, and operational efficiency. We work side-by-side with our customers to develop tailored solutions that accelerate their digital transformation and ensure sustainable, high-performance outcomes. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit **https://www.abb.com** to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.