Proposal Engineer

ABB•Auburn Hills, MI

8d•Hybrid

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 work model for the role is: hybrid in our Auburn Hills, MI headquarters. This role is contributing to the ABB Robotics - General Industries business line (non-automotive). Main stakeholders are internal sales teams, engineering teams, project managing teams, end customers, and system integrators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automation, Robotics, or Associate’s and 4+years related experience or High School and 6+ years equivalent hands-on experience in robotics or automation.
Simulator Software experience with either AutoCAD or Robot Studio
2–5 years of experience in robotics, automation, or system integration (integrator, applications, controls, or manufacturing engineering background highly preferred)
Hands-on experience working with robotic systems or automated equipment (e.g., installation, programming, commissioning, or support)
Familiarity with automation system components such as robots, end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, PLCs, or vision systems
Ability to understand how systems are designed, built, and deployed.
Experience supporting or interfacing system integrators, customers, or internal engineering teams on automation projects.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through incomplete information and develop practical, executable solutions.

Responsibilities

Offering technical advice and solutions on inquiries from customers/channels/Sales Specialists about ABB products/systems/applications.
Developing automation concepts (robotic cells, material handling systems, and integrated solutions) that are feasible, scalable, and aligned with real-world implementation constraints
Evaluating customer requirements and performing technical and commercial assessments, including system sizing, risk identification, and cost estimation
Supporting sales efforts by resolving complex technical questions and contributing to winning proposals while meeting order, profitability, and customer satisfaction targets

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)
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.