Salary: £63,000 - 103,000 per year
Requirements
- Strong customer focus and problem-solving skills
- Experience in technical and application support, working in OEM markets and related customer applications
- Motion control / servo experience preferable
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across the local business, factory teams and supporting functions
- Qualifications in electrical engineering or related discipline preferred
- Knowledge and proven experience in variable speed drive systems
- Several years of proven background in drives and PLC technical and application support
- Passionate about technology, innovation, sustainability and energy efficiency
- Full UK driving licence
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to partners, customers and colleagues on our ABB drives portfolio
- Respond with urgency to customer enquiries and deliver technical and applications support
- Support the delivery and implementation of the most technically appropriate and value-added solutions for relevant customers and applications
- Work with experts to stay updated on new product features and customer and market requirements
- Collaborate with the drives factories, OEM hubs and relevant support functions
- Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the value and benefits of our ABB drives portfolio
- Provide project support, on-site support, assistance and maintenance, and deliver technical training
- Comply with our integrity and ethics programs and complete relevant training
Technologies
- Support
- PLC
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We help industries run leaner and cleaner, and this role sits within our Technical & Applications Support team in the UK drives business. You will report to the Technical Support Team Leader and work in a hybrid model. We support each other, collaborate, and keep learning, with a culture built around impact, innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency. We offer a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a competitive contributory pension scheme, life assurance, a flexible benefits scheme, internal mobility opportunities, mentorships and global projects, an Employee Assistance Programme, a generous referral scheme, private medical cover, and a generous bonus scheme. ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer for six consecutive years, and ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and services that help industrial customers improve energy efficiency, safety, reliability, and process control.
last updated 36 week of 2026
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Drives and PLC Technical Application Support Engineer in Olney employer: ABB
At ABB, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and continuous learning. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide numerous opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and internal mobility, all while ensuring a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements. Join us in the UK and Ireland, where your contributions will not only drive our success but also create a meaningful impact on the world around us.
