Job Description

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:

Team Leader

Turn technical expertise into winning proposals

Would you like to work on international excitation-system projects while keeping business travel to a minimum? Join our OPC bid preparation team in Pilsen and connect engineering expertise with customer needs. You will help develop technically sound, cost-effective proposals for generator excitation systems, with a primary focus on supporting ABB Switzerland and collaboration across other ABB units in Europe.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the Process Automation in Czechia.

Your role and responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Analyze tender documentation, customer specifications and technical requirements for generator excitation systems, including gas- and steam-turbine applications.
• Develop suitable technical solutions and prepare technical descriptions, compliance matrices and other bid documentation.
• Prepare cost estimates, price calculations and full-cost models, and contribute to complete technical and commercial offers.
• Work closely with sales representatives, engineering, commissioning, manufacturing and project teams to gather inputs and clarify the proposed scope.
• Communicate with international customers to clarify specifications and present technical solutions.
• Coordinate internal bid approvals and support a clear handover to the engineering team.
• Maintain bid tracking tools, manage parallel proposal deadlines and contribute to improving proposal processes.

Qualifications for the role

• A university degree in electrical engineering, or a technical background in electrical engineering.
• Experience with generator excitation systems, or a strong technical foundation and the motivation to learn this specialist field intensively.
• Knowledge of DCS or turbine control systems is an advantage.
• English communication skills for day-to-day written and spoken interaction with international colleagues and customers.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with ERP, CRM or graphic-editing software is a plus.
• A structured, detail-oriented approach, ownership of your work and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

What's in it for you?

• Minimal business travel, with a focus on office-based engineering and bid preparation.
• Supportive onboarding and mentoring from a stable team with more than 15 years of specialist experience.
• Opportunities to deepen your technical expertise, take initiative and grow professionally.
• Meaningful involvement in international excitation-system projects, combining engineering with commercial thinking.

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Working hours of 7.5 hours/day
• Possibility of working from home (Home Office) with a financial contribution
• 25 days of vacation
• Annual financial bonus
• Annual salary review
• Meal allowance
• Contribution to the benefits portal (2-3% of monthly salary)
• Opportunity for further career growth in the Czech Republic and worldwide
• MultiSport card
• Opportunity for education – internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences
• Reward for recommending a new employee, on work anniversaries, or upon retirement
• Company events (Christmas party, teambuilding, family days, and more)
• Assistance line – professional psychological counseling
• Extra leave for extraordinary life events and support for expectant parents
• Office with good transport accessibility
• Accident insurance
• Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials
• Discounts with our partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train transport, etc.)

More about us

ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.

We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.

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.