Senior Hoisting Applications Engineer
Core
Design authority for Mine Hoist solutions focusing on electrical, control, drive systems, and functional safety for mining and heavy industrial applications.
Role type
Senior IC applications engineer (mine hoisting systems) (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR00045733-senior-hoisting-applications-engineer-at-abb)
Builds
Mine hoist installations, upgrades, and life-cycle extensions involving drive systems, safety systems, and site-based commissioning
Domain
Mining and Materials / Heavy Industrial Automation
Required skills
Mine hoisting systems expertise, electrical power systems, large variable speed drives, control systems, industrial networks, functional safety standards (IEC 62061/61508), manufacturing and commissioning coordination, customer technical interface, engineering mentorship
Preferred skills
Professional engineering registration in Australia, experience with safety-critical heavy industrial applications (winders, draglines, cranes), knowledge of ABB's global hoisting network
Technologies
Large variable speed drives, industrial networks, functional safety standards
Responsibilities
Act as technical interface across complete hoisting system; serve as trusted technical authority for customers; deliver projects including new hoist installations and upgrades; create work plans and cost estimates; coordinate manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning; support on-site commissioning activities; coach engineering colleagues on design translation and best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities