Job Description
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics-working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Application Engineering Manager - Industries Robotics
As a
Welding Applications Engineer you'll be partnering with our sales teams and will work on conituous improvment and support for our welding and cutting related products. Tasks include developing proof-of-concepts, cycle time evaluations, reach studies, and configuration of robotic solutions for welding and cutting applications.
The work model for this role is: Remote-home office and have up to 35% of travel in the south eastern United States. Ideal candidate would be based in the south eastern market (TN - Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga) near a major metro airport.
Core Responsibilities - Work with sales to review customer requirements, propose and design robotic solutions.
- Showcase proof of concept and other demonstrations and presentations to customers.
- Ensure all solutions comply with customer specs and any code requirements.
- Collaborate with customers, internal teams and potentially third party to address any issues, handle any changes in proposal or other documentation and alignment on requirements.
Requirements - Bachelor's in engineering or engineering technology with 10+ years in Robotic Welding or Associates Degree and 12+ years
- Offline programming such as RobotStudio or similar
- Comfortable presenting and interacting with all levels of customers as well as peer teams (sales, project management, etc.)
- Ability to read welding drawings, understand welding industry codes and knowledge of welding processes (laser, plasma, etc.) desirable.
- Automation engineering knowledge is desirable.
- Previous welding experience mandatory, ideally robotic.
What's in it for you We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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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 ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Remote work, Home office, Monday to Friday