Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

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This position reports to

Senior Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

• As the Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving automation and process improvement initiatives within our organization's
• manufacturing operations. You will provide dedicated support for ongoing projects, and you will drive improvements in production of Instrument
• Transformers and Indoor & Outdoor products production in ELDS in Pinetops, North Carolina.
• In this role your focus will be on optimizing the
• manufacturing process through innovation in a cost-effective way, focusing on automatizing processes.
• Drive improvements and CAPEX projects focusing on utilizing the Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools, automation, mechatronics, and robotics, to lead to lead transformation projects
• Develop feasibility studies, design & implementation of automation projects, including AGVs implementation, robotic cells, automated conveyors, etc.
• Develop project plans and timelines for automation initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives and milestones
• Monitor progress and performance against established timelines, proactively identifying and addressing any delays or roadblocks
• Defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources and personnel to ensure smooth implementation of new processes
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions tailored to meet the specific needs and objectives of each project
• services for automation implementation
• Working hand in hand with the Continues Improvement and Industrialization teams, to participate and lead Kaizen projects

Qualifications for the role

• University degree in Engineering degree, (Mechanical, Electronics, Control, and Automation)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, or related fields
• Ability to work onsite in Pinetops, NC daily
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principals and tools
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Strong experience in layout development and optimization preferred
• Good experience in using AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Good experience in using simulation software like FlexSim is a definite plus
• Preferably have process knowledge in one or more disciplines such as assembly, material handling, winding, press automation, picking/packing/pallet applications, etc.
• Preferably have a working knowledge of control systems, I/O, PLC and bus communication
• Experience in offline robot programming and simulation packages (RobotStudio) is a plus
• Advanced level in English language (Speaking and writing skills)
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams
• Ability to learn new methods and technologies
• 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's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.