Associate Application Engineer

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B&R is seeking an Associate Application Engineer for the East Region of B&R US.  The candidate will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid in either our Alpharetta, GA or Woburn, MA offices.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Begin as a trainee within B&R trainee program to learn what B&R has to offer in both hardware and software solutions.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard control techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments.
• Collaborate with other application engineers to design automation systems
• Development and testing of automation software
• Installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation systems
• Creation of technical sales demonstrations
• Develop documentation and user manuals for automation systems
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates on project progress
• Participate in product inventories and managing department equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
• Assist with other engineering team duties as assigned

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 Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar) required
• Familiarity with programming and coding IDEs such as Visual Basic or Visual Studio
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, Structured Text, Ladder, C, C++
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to take initiative independently and to work on a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Availability to work outside of standard business hours for system installation and/or support and up to 25% domestic travel, largely within the region.
• Preferred: knowledge of PC or PLC programming, familiarity with robotic systems and real-time operating systems, understanding of electrical/mechanical systems and familiarity with Jira
• Candidate must possess work authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship

What’s in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Benefits: Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.
 

More about us
The Machine Automation Division offers integrated automation solutions based on programmable logical controllers, industrial PCs, servo motion, industrial transport systems and machine vision. It also provides software for engineering and optimization. The range of solutions are mainly used by machine builders for various types of series machines, e.g. for plastics, metals, printing and packaging.
 

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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 Affirmative 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 [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. MyBenefitsABB.com

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $51,100 and $81,760 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
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• 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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