Senior Applications & Solutions Engineer Data Centers - ABB Robotics

ABB • Auburn Hills, MI

3d • 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. In this role, you will play a key role in shaping ABB Robotics' automation solutions for the rapidly growing data center market. Working closely with customers, sales teams, Global Solution Centers, and technology partners, you will translate customer needs into scalable, standardized automation concepts that drive innovation and deliver business value. You will act as the technical lead throughout the early solution lifecycle, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to execution while contributing to the continuous evolution of ABB's data center automation portfolio. This is a global role. The work model for the role is: hybrid; #LI-hybrid. Up to 50% of travelling will be required for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• 5–10 years of experience in application engineering, systems engineering, solution architecture, or a similar customer-facing technical role.
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, system integration, or data center infrastructure, with the ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions.
• Proven experience supporting presales activities, technical consulting, or bid management in a complex engineering environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence customers and cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Fluency in English is required, along with a willingness to travel globally for up to 50% of the time, including occasional travel at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, standardized automation solutions for data centers by translating customer requirements into robust system architectures and application concepts.
• Partner with Sales, Key Account teams, Global Solution Centers, and ecosystem partners to shape customer opportunities, develop technical proposals, and act as ABB's technical expert in customer discussions, workshops, and bids.
• Lead the technical definition of integrated automation solutions combining robotics, automation, IT/OT infrastructure, and partner technologies, ensuring alignment from solution design through project execution.
• Support the transition from presales to execution by providing technical guidance during key project phases and ensuring continuity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Capture customer and field feedback to enhance standardized solution architectures and contribute to the development of next-generation automation concepts for data centers, including robotics and AI-enabled operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior