Production Engineering Technician

ABB•Pinetops, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to support production process definition to ensure optimization of cost, quality, and on-time delivery of product. Each day, you will participate in the sequence definition, cycle time calculation, and analysis of the working phases of new production processes/products. You will also showcase your expertise by sharing cycle time data with internal teams. The work model for the role is: on site This role is contributing to the Electrification Division in Pinetops, North Carolina. You will be mainly accountable for: Focus on keep automation line working with minimum downtime and design and implement improvements to prevent issues (develop spare parts plan, routine controls and checks on automation stations and robots, operators training on autonomous maintenance, etc) Keep Automation machines in state of the art condition regarding cleaning, operations and maintenance. Working hand on hand with others team member for the detection, design and implementation of Kaizen improvement ideas for the Factory. Drive improvements focusing on workstations design & build up, cycle time calculation, timing, ergonomics, fixturing, tooling, layout design, material/product flow and automation, that will lead to efficiency, productivity, HSE and Quality goals. Hands on design and execution of improvements, build up and set up on the factory. Defining action plans and training maintenance and production resources to ensure smooth implementation of new processes Preparing technical documentation and ensuring optimal efficiency in methods, performance and materials/components Actively promote a work environment that stimulates innovation, operational excellence, technical excellence, teamwork, integrity, and results orientation

Requirements

3 years of experience working on Maintenance design and implementation of electromechanical projects (design & execution of fixturing, wiring, flow systems, etc)
Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
Be able to develop them.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams
Ability to learn new methods and technologies
Attention to detail
Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or Electromechanical associate degree (preferred).
Knowledge on Robotics, control systems and automation is a plus.
Knowledge on 3D cad software and 3D printing is desirable (Autocad, Solidworks)
Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Focus on keep automation line working with minimum downtime and design and implement improvements to prevent issues (develop spare parts plan, routine controls and checks on automation stations and robots, operators training on autonomous maintenance, etc)
Keep Automation machines in state of the art condition regarding cleaning, operations and maintenance.
Working hand on hand with others team member for the detection, design and implementation of Kaizen improvement ideas for the Factory.
Drive improvements focusing on workstations design & build up, cycle time calculation, timing, ergonomics, fixturing, tooling, layout design, material/product flow and automation, that will lead to efficiency, productivity, HSE and Quality goals.
Hands on design and execution of improvements, build up and set up on the factory.
Defining action plans and training maintenance and production resources to ensure smooth implementation of new processes
Preparing technical documentation and ensuring optimal efficiency in methods, performance and materials/components
Actively promote a work environment that stimulates innovation, operational excellence, technical excellence, teamwork, integrity, and results orientation

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.