Engineering Manager - Automation

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

Two medical plan options

Job summary

ABB's B&R Industrial Automation unit is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of designers and engineers delivering automation and industrial controls solutions. The role reports to the Director Engineering & Services, Americas and involves resource planning, project oversight, and continual process improvement.

The position is hybrid with a preferred location in Alpharetta, GA, and requires 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of engineering experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in automation, industrial controls, programming or similar industry preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time; Passport required.
• Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Delivers technical automation solutions according to customer requirements and engages in customer meetings to drive growth.
• Allocates resources effectively to balance workload and optimize team productivity.
• Oversees project planning, execution, and closure to meet scope, schedule, budget, and manage technical risks.
• Drives team performance to ensure on-time deliverables while meeting contract specs, safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Agile methodologies

Design thinking

Data-driven decision making

Technical consulting

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's/Master's)

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: Director Engineering & Services, Americas

B&R Industrial Automation, a part of ABB's Automation Business Segment, seeks to hire an Engineering Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage a team of designers/engineers to deliver high quality, cost effective, and timely automation and industrial controls solutions to customers. Each day, you will formulate plans and allocate resources to meet the agreed contractual and financial targets. You will also showcase your expertise by initiating, coordinating, driving, and overseeing team development and continual improvement of processes and procedures to strengthen the engineering and design capability.

Work model for the role

Hybrid with a preferred location in Alpharetta, GA. #LI-Hybrid

Your role and responsibilities:

• Ensures delivery of technical automation solutions according to customer requirements and participates in customer meetings to drive growth and expand existing projects.
• Allocates resources effectively, balancing workload and ensuring optimal team productivity.
• Oversees project planning, execution, and closure to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget while managing technical risks.
• Drives team performance to ensure deliverables are met on time and in line with contract specifications, safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.

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.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of Engineering experience OR equivalent years of experience required
• 2+ years of leadership experience preferred
• Proven expertise in project and engineering risk management, with the ability to apply agile methodologies, design thinking, and data-driven insights to solve complex problems and drive effective decision-making
• Prior experience within the automation, industrial controls, programming or similar industry highly preferred
• Strong leadership and people development skills combined with the ability to provide technical consulting, coaching, and guidance
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time; Valid Passport with no barriers is required
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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 Affimative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, 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

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Health, Life & Disability

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan O