Support Engineer Plc & Robotics

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The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems and service offerings keeps our customers ahead. Developing solutions for our customers all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will challenge and enrich your work and your mind. The Global Solutions Center – Packaging and Logistics for Service Robotics is located in Huizingen, Belgium and specializes in robot-centric automation solutions for e-commerce, retail, fresh food, non-food and express parcel segments. Our portfolio ranges from robotic products to modular cells, engineered turnkey solutions (like high-bay warehouses or goods to man picking) and lifecycle management services.You will be the first and consistent point of contact to provide effective solutions to customers facing technical problems related to the PLC layer of the delivered solution, from the incoming call to the final closing and reporting.

Your responsibilities

• Troubleshoot potential equipment failures and proactively take appropriate actions to offset/prevent problems and inform internal partners;
• Deliver outstanding and professional service, remotely or on-site, in key categories, e.g. planned maintenance, repairs, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end-of-life services and replacements;
• Provide assistance for commissioning activities (i.e. final editing of as-built project files, editing and testing of procedures) and for conducting testing and verification activities for new projects;
• Provide sales support for change request based on knowledge of customers: specifications, prices, eventually planning;
• One week a month be available round the clock as first-line support for clients with any problems (via phone, modem connection and/or on the spot intervention);
• Suggest product and process improvements to enhance operations and customer service.

Your background

• Sound knowledge of and hands-on experience in servicing, maintaining, commissioning and repairing of industrial automation;
• Knowledge of PLC programming, robotics and standard field components in automatization like frequency drives, scanners, security systems….
• We welcome young graduates or equal by experience (at least 2 years);
• Customer orientated and ability to identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction;
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills;
• Able to cope with pressure, tight deadline and demanding customers;
• Willing to be on call one week during a monthly rotation;
• Willing to keep knowledge up to date on the latest developments in the used technologies;
• Willing to work occasionally on-site in Belgium or abroad;
• Fluent in Dutch or French with a good knowledge of English (German being an asset);
• Live ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

More about us

Apply online and let’s write the future together. Please contact Patrick Brahm, Talent Partner, Guido Gezellestraat 126, 1654 Beersel, Belgium or patrick.brahm@be.abb.com for additional information.