Switchgear Field Service Engineer

Abb

The Role

Overview

On-site maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of LV/MV switchgear systems for ABB customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • documentation
  • troubleshooting
  • field service
  • switchgear
  • customer collaboration
  • training

Tasks

-Prepare service documentation, reports, and material lists, ensuring all service activities meet ABB quality and safety standards. -Troubleshoot equipment and process failures, recommend corrective and preventive actions, and ensure issues are resolved “first time right.” -Coach and guide Associate Technicians and Associate Engineers; support training for colleagues and customers when needed. -Plan and execute field service work on switchgear and related equipment, ensuring delivery in line with customer orders and expectations. -Collaborate with customers on-site to identify operational improvement opportunities and communicate them to the ABB account team.

Requirements

  • electrical engineering
  • 3+ years
  • lv/mv switchgear
  • diagnostics
  • driving licence
  • communication

What You Bring

-Strong communication skills with ability to build customer trust and deliver excellent service -Full UK driving licence (or relevant local requirement) -Mindset to innovate, take ownership, and drive continuous improvement -Electrical engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience in power systems, electrical distribution, or related field -3+ years of experience in field service, switchgear maintenance, power distribution equipment, or industrial electrical systems -Strong technical knowledge of LV/MV switchgear, diagnostics, testing tools, and field service practices -Ability to work safely, apply risk assessment, and follow established safety and environmental procedures

Benefits

-Generous bonus scheme -Private medical cover -Competitive salary -Competitive contributory pension scheme -Flexible working -Flexible benefits scheme (includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more) -Life assurance -Generous employee referral scheme -Company car or business appropriate vehicle -Employee Assistance Programme -Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Company

About Abb

-A global technology leader with a rich history of innovation. -Focuses on electrification, automation, robotics, and digitalization for global industries. -Delivers solutions to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability. -A key player in sectors like utilities, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure. -Notable projects include electrification of rail networks, automation in factories, and energy-efficient grid solutions. -Continues to lead in integrating cutting-edge technologies, combining the digital and physical worlds.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Renewables

E-mobility

Data Centers

Smart Buildings

Power Transmission and Distribution

Robotics

Automation Technology

Heavy Electrical Equipment

Electrification

Industrial Automation

Power Grids