Production Engineering Technician - Electronics Manufacturing (f/m/d)

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Hornberg; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESAP

Corporate Health Program

ABB Children's Holiday Home

Corporate Bicycle Leasing

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Production Engineer to plan production sequences, optimize equipment performance, and drive continuous improvement in a hybrid work model in Germany. The role requires a technical degree, 2+ years of experience, and fluency in German and English.

You will work with SAP, PLM Windchill, CAD basics, and Lean Six Sigma to enhance processes and lead cross-functional teams. Join ABB to contribute to a cleaner, smarter future while leveraging your project management skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technician qualification in industrial engineering or electrical engineering.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in production or engineering within electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, KVP) is an advantage.
• Project management experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP and PLM Windchill, CAD basics, REFA and MTM is an advantage.
• Very good communication skills in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Plan the sequence of the production process considering budgets for material and investment.
• Ensure efficient production methods, high equipment performance, and optimal material use.
• Identify improvement potential in manufacturing with focus on cost, safety, and time constraints.
• Evaluate new methods and technologies and changes in equipment/process design to meet specs.
• Define action and training plans for maintenance and production staff and allocate resources.
• Advise employees and managers in production and work closely on implementing changes to the production line.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

German

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or electrical engineering

Technician qualification (Techniker)

Dual technical apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

PLM Windchill

CAD basics

REFA

MTM

Job description

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: Production Engineering Specialist

The work model for the role is: hybrid / #LI-Hybrid

Key responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Planning the sequence of the production process, taking material and investment budgets into account, and handling the planning and procurement of equipment and operating resources.
• Ensuring efficient production methods, high equipment performance, and optimal use of materials and components.
• Identifying improvement potential in the manufacturing process and implementing it with due regard to cost, safety, and time constraints.
• Evaluating new methods and technologies as well as changes in equipment and process design in order to meet the required specifications.
• Defining action plans and training plans for maintenance and production staff, and planning the resources needed for them.
• Advising employees and managers in production and working closely with them on implementing changes to the production line.

Qualifications for the role

• Completed Bachelor's degree or technician qualification (Techniker) in industrial engineering or electrical engineering, or a dual technical apprenticeship with comparable further training
• At least 2 years of professional experience, ideally in production or engineering within electronics manufacturing
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, KVP, etc.) is an advantage
• Project management experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of SAP and the PLM system (PTC Windchill), as well as CAD basics (including technical drawings)
• Knowledge of REFA and MTM is an advantage
• Very good communication skills in German and English

Benefits

• ABB Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• Corporate Health Program
• ABB Children's Holiday Home
• Corporate Bycicle Leasing

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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