Production Engineering Specialist

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Ready to help build a future-proof automated factory in Ede

As a Production Engineering Specialist you play a key role in further innovating our production site in Ede with a focus on machines automation and production processes. This role is a replacement position within a close-knit engineering team and offers plenty of opportunities to grow into independent project ownership.

We work according to ABBs values: care courage curiosity & collaboration.

What will you do

In this role you work at the heart of the factory. You combine mechanical engineering control systems and process technology to improve and future-proof our production processes.

At times you focus on engineering and concept development while at other times you work hands-on in the factory on machines installations and process improvements.

Your work directly contributes to the performance reliability and innovation of ABBs production in Ede.

Your responsibilities

Engineering & Automation

• Design and optimize automated production processes and machinery

• Apply mechanical engineering control systems and process technology in the factory

• Translate improvement ideas into technical concepts specifications and solutions

• Support troubleshooting modifications and continuous improvement initiatives

Project Ownership

• Independently execute engineering and automation projects

• Gradually grow into project leadership in line with your development

• Coordinate with machine suppliers during specification quotation and implementation phases

• Prepare technical input for investment proposals together with your manager

Collaboration & Improvement

• Collaborate closely with production engineering colleagues and management

• Seamlessly switch between desk work and hands-on activities on the shop floor

• Bring structure to a dynamic environment and actively share knowledge within the team

Your team

You will join a flexible and collaborative engineering team of four colleagues: three specialists and one manager. The culture is open and informal with a high degree of flexibility colleagues support each other and step in when needed.

The manager has a people-oriented leadership style offering room for ownership responsibility and personal input.

What you bring

• MBO level 4 in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Control Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  or a practically oriented HBO degree in a similar field

• 25 years of experience in a production or industrial environment

• Strong technical affinity particularly in automation and control systems

• Hands-on flexible and strong communication skills with a proactive team mindset

• Structured resilient and effective in a dynamic factory environment

• Fluent in Dutch and comfortable in English (spoken and written)

• Leadership experience is not required growth potential and motivation are key

Practical information

• Location: Ede (on-site in the factory)

• Working hours: MondayFriday 08:0016:30

• Contract: 3240 hours per week

• Remote work: Primarily on-site; occasional remote work possible in consultation

• Travel: Not applicable

• Relocation / visa sponsorship: Not applicable

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on education and experience

• 40 days of annual leave

• 13th month salary

• Travel allowance

• Company laptop and phone

• Extensive training and development opportunities

• Strong internal career growth opportunities within ABB

• Opportunity to work for a global technology leader contributing to a more sustainable future

About ABB

ABB is a global technology leader with 150000 employees in over 100 countries. We are at the forefront of electrification automation and digitalization helping industries and societies become cleaner smarter and more efficient.

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our culture. Different perspectives backgrounds and experiences make us stronger because progress happens together.

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Xavier Lie-A-Tjam Talent Partner

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