Associate Project Engineer

Posted:
4/8/2026, 5:02:40 PM

Location(s):
Shanghai, China ⋅ Jing'an District, Shanghai, China

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

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:

Senior Engineering Manager

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Run What Runs the World

At ABB, we help important industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.

Every person here makes that happen. By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world’s best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level.

Because at ABB, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a Associate Project Engineer, you’ll take on challenges that transform industries and drive innovation. We give you the market-leading expertise, technology, and opportunity, and you own the challenge to make an impact that matters.

It won’t always be easy. Growing takes grit. Innovating takes the courage to try, fail, learn, and succeed. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone.

Your Role: Own the Challenge/Take on the Journey

  • Project-oriented, work together with the sales, project and service departments to complete the communication, design, commissioning and delivery of the entire project, as follows: Attend the project kick-off and interface meetings to clarify technical and business details. Project document design and purchase orders. Software programming, drawing and timely completion of factory tests. Join on-site project commissioning. There is good communication with the shipyard/shipowner.
  • Assist in handling matters related to the IT network and security network of automation projects
  • Strong software programming skills in C language or C++
  • Comply with ABB's internal guidelines and safety requirements.

What it takes to Run what runs the world

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer/Communication Engineering/Automation.
  • CET-6, IT network knowledge, C or C++ certificate. Knowledge of ABB AC800M and 800xA is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills in both Chinese and English.

  • Be proactive, hardworking, willing to take on challenges, and encourage and inspire the entire team to do so.

  • Be willing to travel frequently both domestically and internationally.

Why ABB?

A global market leader redefining industries through technology and expertise.

  • Results that matter—what we run here, runs the world.
  • Autonomy & Ownership—we trust you to implement solutions.
  • Run What Runs the World—join a team that drives progress forward.
  • Apply by: [Closing Date, if applicable]
     

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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.