Engineering and Design Lead

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru, India, seeks an experienced engineer to develop and deliver engineering designs, 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation that meet customer and business needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers through the project lifecycle, supporting design reviews and driving standardization, quality, and continuous improvement.

The role requires CAD proficiency (CATIA/SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Creo/Siemens NX) and hands-on experience with ABB paint

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering design and automotive paint shop projects.
• Hands-on experience with ABB paint robots and robot commissioning.
• Strong CAD and 3D design tool proficiency (CATIA/SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Creo/Siemens NX).
• Experience with design documentation, validation, and customer-site support.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop detailed engineering designs, 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and docs.
• Design and optimize solutions based on customer requirements with validation.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, PM, and customers to meet milestones.
• Prepare BOMs, reports, designs standards, and project documentation.
• Support during customer reviews, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in site meetings and design reviews to align requirements.

Skills

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

Siemens NX

MS Office

3D modeling

CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

Siemens NX

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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.

This Position reports to Project Manager

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Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering engineering design solutions, including 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation, to meet customer and business requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle, supporting design reviews, project execution, installation, and troubleshooting activities while driving design standardization, quality, and continuous improvement.

The work model for the role is:

This role is contributing to the Robotics & Discrete Automation in Bangalore, India.

• Create and develop detailed engineering designs, 3D models, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using CAD/CATIA and other 3D design tools.
• Design and optimize engineering solutions based on customer and business requirements, performing design analysis, simulations, and validation to ensure product performance and compliance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including procurement, operations, project management, and customers to ensure successful project execution and timely delivery of milestones.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs, technical reports, presentations, design standards, and other project documentation while driving design standardization and continuous improvement.
• Provide engineering support during customer reviews, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and site execution activities to ensure technical excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in site meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder discussions to align technical requirements, resolve issues, and support overall project objectives.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering design, product development, and automotive paint shop projects, with hands-on experience in ABB paint robots and robot commissioning.
• Strong proficiency in CAD and 3D design tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or Siemens NX, with a solid understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and design standards.
• Experience in product testing, validation, technical documentation, and providing engineering support during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Working knowledge of controls and PLC systems, along with proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and customer-facing environments.