DCS Proposal Engineer, Pulp, Paper Fiber

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy; growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone.

Industry Lead, Pulp & Paper North America

In this role, you will play a key role in developing accurate, competitive, and customer‑focused proposals for ABB’s DCS solutions and services. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Technical teams, analyze customer requirements, and contribute to solution strategies that improve operational performance and deliver measurable business value.

Remote

• Develop high‑quality, competitive proposals for DCS solutions and service offerings.
• Support the Sales team during customer meetings, presentations, site assessments, and negotiations.
• Evaluate customer needs and recommend appropriate ABB DCS systems, products, and application solutions.
• Prepare and document the technical, financial, and engineering components of proposals.

You will join a dynamic and high‑performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

• Technical background in automation, control systems, electrical/mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with distributed control systems (DCS); ABB 800xA strongly preferred. Experience with legacy ABB Bailey or Advant DCS systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer‑facing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience working with DCS equipment in sales support, proposals, engineering, or service roles.
• Experience working in the Pulp and Paper industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
• Proficiency in English.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

The Process Industries Division serves the mining, minerals processing, metals, cement, pulp and paper, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage industries, as well as their associated service industries. The Division brings deep industry domain expertise coupled with the ability to integrate both automation and electrical systems, increasing productivity and reducing overall capital and operating costs for customers.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity and other protected characteristics.

The position is expected to pay between $79,800 and $127,680 annually and is bonus eligible.

[Excludes ABB E‑mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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• Choice between two medical plan options:
  Copay Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
• Choice between two dental plan options:
  Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company‑paid life insurance (2× base pay).
• Company‑paid AD&D (1× base pay).
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
• Short‑Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
• Long‑Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid; ability to "buy‑up" to 66 ⅔% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Parental leave – up to 6 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time‑away policy.

We look forward to receiving your application. Apply today or visit  to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.