Robotics Paint Process Project Lead | Hybrid + 30% Travel

ABB; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Project Manager, Robotics Paint Process Automation, US, to lead medium-to-large scale projects in a hybrid role, based in the Auburn Hills, MI area or the Great Lakes/Mid-Atlantic regions.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and resources while collaborating across Supply Chain, Engineering, and customers. Travel up to 30% across North America is required, with a focus on successful project closure and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred; knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles is required.
• 5-10+ years of paint and sealer automation experience.
• Experience in Site Management and Project Management is required.
• Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering and/or Robot programming background is preferred.
• Willingness to travel 30% across North America.

Responsibilities

• Leads the project team allocated to the project, defining main guidelines, allocating project tasks, and motivating and monitoring internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.
• Defining, jointly with the Project Controls department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule, and risk management plans.
• Ensures that the project follows execution, best practices, and ABB policies. Monitors and controls project progress and efficient resource utilization; oversees invoicing, cost, expenses, and cash flow.
• Ensures that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, and coordinates with Supply Chain Management for procurement.
• Acts as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues; maintains relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensures the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling

Risk management

Budget management

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Excel

Job description

ABB is seeking a Project Manager, Robotics Paint Process Automation, US, to lead medium-to-large scale projects in a hybrid role, based in the Auburn Hills, MI area or the Great Lakes/Mid-Atlantic regions.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and resources while collaborating across Supply Chain, Engineering, and customers. Travel up to 30% across North America is required, with a focus on successful project closure and client satisfaction.