Computer Applications Engineer

ABB•Clackamas, OR

2d•Remote

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. The Computer Application Engineer will partner with our sales teams in the West (Regions: Northern California, Pacific Northwest and South California) you will work on supporting our advanced interfaces for machine centric robotic applications, and work on proof-of-concepts, cycle time evaluations, reach studies, and configure robotic solutions for PC centric robotic applications. This role will be remote and have up to 35% of travel in the region listed. Ideal candidate would be based in Northern California/Seattle or Oregon market near a major metro airport.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in engineering or computer science with 5+ years in developing client/server applications.
Must be competent on Java script, REST, Linux, and Python.
Must be competent on AI modeling (data sets, labeling, training)
Comfortable presenting and interacting with all levels of customers as well as peer teams (sales, project management, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Mechatronic engineering knowledge is desirable
Automation engineering knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

Work with sales to review customer requirements, propose and design robotic solutions.
Showcase proof of concept and other demonstrations and presentations to customers.
Develop server applications that drive the robots, AI modeling, and strong understanding of automation engineering and mechatronics.
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.

Benefits

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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
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.