Controls Engineer

ABB Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESAP)

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a process/controls engineer to optimize production assembly methods and equipment. You will design, test, and implement control systems and automation to reduce labor hours while upholding quality, safety, and cost targets.

This onsite role requires flexibility across three shifts and work authorization in the US. You will collaborate with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines to improve equipment performance and introduce new technologies.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering; 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with control systems, robotics, and automation.
• Experience with ABB robotics preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to coordinate several projects.
• Must be able to work across three shifts when necessary.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control systems, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Evaluates new manufacturing and control technologies. Adapting to specifications as appropriate.
• Confirm controls system functionality, including appropriate safety compliance, by designing or executing test procedures.
• Provide information to manufacturing, processes, and other engineering disciplines.
• Keep equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; implementing process improvements.

Skills

Control systems

Robotics

Automation

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Cross-functional coordination

Shift flexibility

Education

BS degree in Engineering

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:

Engineering Manager I

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As a member of the Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization's assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety.

The work model for this role is onsite (#LI-Onsite) in our Albuquerque, NM manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control systems, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Evaluates new manufacturing and control technologies. Adapting to specifications as appropriate.
• Confirm controls system functionality, including appropriate safety compliance, by designing or executing test procedures.
• Provide information to manufacturing, processes, and other engineering disciplines.
• Keep equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; implementing process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related field and a minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with control systems, robotics, and automation.
• Experience with ABB robotics preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to coordinate several projects
• Must be able to work across three shifts when necessary.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

• 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays.Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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