MES Engineer

ABB; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

ABB, a global leader in industrial technology, seeks a Digital Platform Engineer to deploy and maintain platform components. You will work with integration, testing, and production support to ensure smooth operation and reliable services from the platform.

This role requires hands-on expertise with MES, data platforms, and open-source tooling. The position is onsite in Richmond, VA, contributing to ABB's Critical Power Product Group in North America.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years years of experience in Computer and Data science engineering

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain the digital platform components, including integration, testing, and supporting.
• Monitor applications and services deployed in production and act on issues to ensure SLAs are met.

Skills

Data science engineering

Tools

MySQL

Web

HTML

Java

C#

.NET Framework

Python

MQTT

OPC UA

MES integration

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 Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to implement the operating model to facilitate efficient and effective operations of the Digital Platform team and its interactions with different stakeholders. Each day, you will deploy and maintain the digital platform components, including integration, testing, and supporting. You will also showcase your expertise by monitoring applications and services deployed in production and act on issues to ensure Service Level Agreements are met.

The work model for the role is onsite in Richmond, VA.

This role is contributing to the Critical Power Product Group in North America.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Contributing to ensure that all the operational processes are executed and implemented efficiently across the entire platform.
• Processing platform optimizations and business growth independently through continuous technical development.
• Creating a DevOps ‘continuous integration’ capability, in the way the platform is developed and integrated with apps.
• Assisting with the analysis of existing performance, seeking opportunities to enhance offerings, making recommendations underpinned by data and customer driven insights.

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

• You have 3-5 years years of experience in Computer and Data science engineering
• Experience in Designing and Implementing Manufacturing Execution system (MES) in discrete manufacturing industry on real time basis
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of MySQL, Web and HTML, Java, C#, UI, .NET Framework, Python, MQTT, OPC UA
• Knowledge of integrating barcode scanners, Torque tools, badge readers, Printers with MES and API for open source software's.
• Experience in design and management of physical and cloud servers
• 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

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…

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.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.

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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

More About Us

BB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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