Senior Project Engineer – Knowledge Management (KM)

About the role

ABB is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead Knowledge Management solutions for the Automation business in Chile. The role involves designing, configuring, testing and supporting industrial digital platforms such as PIMS, MES and LIMS.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, configure, test and support Knowledge Manager solutions and integrate them with industrial systems.
• Create reports, dashboards, data models, scripts and database solutions, including performance analysis and troubleshooting.
• Participate in system integration, FAT, SAT, commissioning and provide on‑site customer support across Chile.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams, prepare technical documentation and support sales activities.
• Support international projects remotely or on‑site, contributing to standardisation and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Engineering background in Computer Science, IT, Automation & Control, Electrical or Electronic fields.
• Minimum 5 years experience with Knowledge Manager solutions (PIMS, MES, LIMS) and industrial information management.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, with willingness to work at customer sites.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases and data interfaces.
• Hands‑on experience with OPC, industrial historians and ABB platforms (800xA, DCS/PLC).
• Programming/scripting skills: Python, C#, VBA, JavaScript, PL/SQL.
• Experience in process industries such as mining, metals, cement, pulp & paper is preferred.