Principal Process Engineer Lead

ABB E-mobility B.V.; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in New Brunswick seeks a Principal Process Engineer Lead to design and scale advanced manufacturing systems for EV charging platforms. This role involves defining assembly lines, integrating automation, and applying lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in process engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. The company offers a competitive compensation package in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Diverse work environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering for automotive.
• Proven success designing or scaling automated lines.
• Hands-on experience with automation and testing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design stations and automation strategy for assembly.
• Use digital twin tools to model production flow.
• Specify robotics and quality checks for automation.

Skills

Process engineering

Automation

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

PFMEA

SPC

DOE

Yield improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Digital twin tools

Automation fixtures

Test systems

HV safety practices

Job description

Take your next career step at ABB E-Mobility with a globalfit[]{ }team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. As a Principal Process Engineer Lead, you will play a critical role in designing and scaling advanced manufacturing systems for ABB’s next‑generation EV charging platforms.

In this role your main responsibilities will be:

• Design the Line: Define stations, flow, cycle times, and automation strategy for high‑power modules and full‑system assembly.
• Leverage Digital Twin: Use simulation and digital twin tools to model production flow, validate automation concepts, and de‑risk bring‑up before hardware arrives.
• Integrate Automation: Specify robotics, fixtures, torque/vision tools, leak & hipot tests, and in‑line quality checks.
• Engineer for Quality: Lead PFMEA, control plans, DOE, SPC, and GR&R for robust processes. Develop work instructions and standard work.
• Enable Traceability: Deploy MES and data systems for full traceability and real‑time visibility of yield and performance.
• Lead Ramp Activities: Partner with suppliers and integrators for FAT/SAT, validate run‑at‑rate, and ensure smooth production hand‑off.
• Continuously Improve: Apply lean and Six Sigma to increase throughput, quality, and flexibility.

To make the above work, we need someone who:

• Has Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Has 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering for automotive, EV, power electronics, or complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Demonstrates proven success designing or scaling automated lines.
• Possesses strong expertise in PFMEA, SPC, DOE, and yield improvement.
• Brings hands‑on experience with automation, fixtures, test systems, and HV safety practices.
• Bonus skills: Familiarity with digital twin/line simulation, virtual commissioning, SiC power electronics, liquid cooling assemblies reserves , Rockwell/Beckhoff, or collaborative robots (cobotsতুন).

What’s in it for you? Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful.

About ABB E-Mobility: ABB E‑mobility is a world leader in ovu charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point andTOTore installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of E‑Mobility, not just predicting it.

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