Automotive Paint Mechanical Project Engineer

ABB•Auburn Hills, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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: Mechanical Engineering Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects. This role is contributing to the PPA (Paint Process and Applications) Group in Auburn Hills, MI; your main stakeholders are Automotive Robotics. The work model for the role is: Onsite in Auburn Hills, MI.

Requirements

Degree in Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required along with a minimum of 1 year of Project Engineering experience.
Understanding of Fluids Schematics, design, build, troubleshoot Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems is required.
Prior experience with both AutoCAD and SolidWorks is required.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, fluent in English language.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of FEA - Finite Element Analysis (Design Structure, Run Analysis, Understand Risks Associated with Structural Design, etc.) is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the paint process methodology in Automated Paint Applications is preferred; passionate about constantly learning new technologies with robotics and automation.

Responsibilities

Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments.
Providing technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
Assisting in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects.
Utilizing checklists to perform design verification according to applicable standards and engineering guidelines.
Main customer interface on technical issues (mechanical and process focused).
Actively plan and lead/ perform mechanical engineering and design activities for respective projects.
Enforce project team use of ABB internal processes and procedures.
Actively perform engineering, and lead engineering resources as required to maintain project schedule and budget requirements.
Enforce adherence to established customer specifications.
Complete assignments on small and large projects in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.
Supporting Paint Process Applications for Automotive Robotics; understanding of automated paint applications.
Utilize AutoCAD for 2D drafting and SolidWorks for 3D modeling.

Benefits

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
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
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.