Posted 4 days ago
Field Service Engineer
@ CAABB ABB Inc.
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Overview
CAABB ABB Inc. is hiring a Field Service Engineer for full-time work servicing and upgrading crane electrical and automation systems. The role involves travel to customer sites, leading or assisting retrofit projects, and recommending service improvements. Candidates need an electrical engineering degree or technologist diploma and 5+ years of automation experience, with up to 75% travel including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Travel to resolve equipment issues and optimize crane system performance
- Lead or assist new and retrofit projects
- Upgrade obsolete automation and set up remote monitoring
- Prepare job plans and present service recommendations
Requirements summary:
- Electrical engineering degree or technologist diploma
- 5+ years in electrical and automation systems
- Strong background in crane electrical systems and PLCs
- Up to 75% travel including weekends and holidays
- Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends |
| Travel | ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Client sites, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
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CAABB ABB Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 56 |
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.
Responsibilities
- Follow ABB Health & Safety policies for all assigned jobs.
- Lead or assist in new and retrofit projects, ensuring smooth execution.
- Travel as needed to resolve equipment issues and optimize crane system performance.
- Collaborate with project managers, prepare job plans, and present service recommendations.
- Implement crane system improvements, upgrade obsolete automation, and set up remote monitoring solutions.
- Provide professional support, coordinate technical discussions, and identify additional value opportunities for ABB.
Requirements
- Electrical Engineering degree or Technologist Diploma with
- 5+ years in electrical and automation systems installation, servicing, or commissioning.
- Strong background in crane electrical systems, industrial software, PLCs, HMI, variable frequency drives, switchgear, and network commissioning.
- Proficient in MS Office, strong mechanical aptitude, and maintenance-oriented mindset.
- Up to 75% travel, including weekends and holidays; valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and ability to work independently.
Why ABB?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
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Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)
ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:
• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities
ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
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