Production Engineering Specialist

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As a Production Engineering Specialist, you will drive improvements in production of robots in BA (Business Are) Function Engineering Delivery Platform BA (Business Are) Function Operations, Quality & HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Robotics & Discrete Automation in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will be defining the working sequence of a new production process in order to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget. Ensure appropriate production methods, cycle-time, equipment performance, and material/components in support of production efficiency targets. Provide support to Production during the internal/external process/equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources. Evaluate new process technologies to improve productivity, quality and cost reduction defining and leading testing activities. Approve chosen criteria and external provider choices. Serve as a robot product expert to provide technical support for robot production such as SAP product structure, BOM (Binary Output Module), robot hardware/software issues.

This position reports to

Manager, Industrial Engineering

Your responsibilities

• Perform tasks within the ECO(Engineering Change Order​) process locally to implement changes in production
• Create and maintain work instructions/PFMEA’s (Process failure mode and effects analysis) and other manufacturing documents to support production
• Develop and maintain routing allocations of material and workstations in production
• Maintain, prepare and update new and existing products in SAP
• Guide production staff in work methods and processes
• Oversee various aspects of new product launches such as new assembly equipment/robotic cells/testing cells
• Improve efficiency within production through continuous improvement projects
• Provide input to the design of new workstations, tools, and automation

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with minimum 2 to 3 years related experience in manufacturing/production environment
• Understanding/exposure of robotics and how the technology is used in manufacturing
• Knowledge of programming standards (Robotics/PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)/HMI (Human Machine Interface)/Torque Controllers)
• Ability to understand safety requirements and safely operate a variety of machine shop equipment and hand tools to support production
• Knowledge of SAP and/or the ability to learn SAP critical functions associated production processes
• Ability to use AutoCAD/Solid Works for fixture design
• Experience in using project management methodologies in starting and closing various projects/launches
• Experience with designing small fixtures/hand tools/brackets

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