Automation Engineer

The work model for the role is: Onsite Richmond VA

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organizations assembly methods processes and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality efficiency costs and safety. Each day you will ensure appropriate production methods cycle time equipment performance and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Identifying and recommending improvement opportunities and implements Automation projects ensuring adherence to timeframe quality and cost requirements plant wide; Propose Implement and manage Automation architecture for various projects

• Aware of communications protocols PLC programming knowledge SCADA lab view C# ; Knowledge and hands on experience of communication with production tools like printer automatic torque tools Robots AMR Vertical carousel scanner badge readers measurement devices etc.

• Approving the design for processes developed internally or externally and performing final tests with respect to the automation project; Knowledge of Robot programming and end effector

• Providing support to Production during the internal/external process/equipment start-up defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources.

• Evaluating new process automation technologies to improve productivity quality and cost reduction defining and leading testing activities approval criteria and external provider choices.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor degree in electronics & communications electrical or mechatronics engineering preferred

• Minimum 3 years experience in automation of manufacturing line & Warehousing

• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office SQL PLC SCADA C# and communication protocols

• Knowledge of Robot programming (ABB Fanuc Kuka) and

  Vision system (SICK COGNEX Keyence) experience preferred

• Knowledge of AMR Fleet management Fleet path design preferred

• Knowledge of Six Sigma Lean and 5S preferred

• Experience with project management and proven history of driving and sustaining change

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers industrial and manufacturing plants critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Divisions technical teams work closely with industry partners delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth energy transition and sustainability objectives. The Divisions portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers low-voltage systems motor starting applications and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the worlds largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Divisions ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Why ABB

Whats in it for you

We empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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Health Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

• Vision benefit

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

• Company paid AD&D (1X 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 2/3% 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 and virtual health and infertility/adoption

• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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