Applications Engineer - Automotive

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Applications Engineering consists of coordinating with the design and development groups to determine effective applications, equipment and methods to produce the best products and solutions within the Robotics and Discrete Automation in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Assist sales and proposal team in the support of existing and acquisition of new customers by performing validation and demonstration, provide expert level technical support at customers’ facilities and ABB Auburn Hills.

This position reports to

Technical Development Manager

Your responsibilities

• Work closely with a variety of global and local teams including R&D (Research and Developmet), engineering, proposal, and sales, to ensure that ABB function package is well implemented and meets the customer expectations
• Present and demonstrate ABB robot and function package internal and external customers
• Evaluate customer applications or concepts and assist in efficient implementation of RAPID language solutions
• Provide business case detailing ABB function package competitive advantages to internal and external sales organizations and customers
• Plan, conduct or coordinate relatively straight-forward engineering analyses and validations, and prepare related reports and summaries, for review

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field with minimum 2 years of experience; alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments OR Associate’s Degree with 4 years of experience in the Automotive Industry Or a High School Diploma with 6+ years of experience in the Automotive Industry
• Desired understanding of ABB Functional Package Software & Hardware
• Knowledge of process in one or more disciplines such as dispensing (Preferably IDFP), spot welding, arc welding, plasma/ laser cutting, ultrasonic inspection, etc.
• Knowledge of industrial robot operations and servo systems, including electrical and software interfaces
• Preferably have a working knowledge of control systems, I/O, PLC, and bus communication for building motion control, is a plus
• Experience in ABB Robots is a definite plus, experience in offline robot programming and simulation packages (RobotStudio) is a plus
• Strong automation experience with a diverse background including Service, Engineering, and/or R&D
• Ability to work with projects of different size, complexity, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Up to 25% domestic travel, international may be required in Sweden for training
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped over 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. We support their transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. www.abb.com/robotics We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid