Controls Engineer

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Portland, TN, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Designs, installs, programs, debugs, tests, and optimizes automated manufacturing equipment for high-volume production. Provides controls expertise and technical support to maintenance, coordinates equipment improvements across departments, delivers internal training, and documents programs and projects. The role requires an engineering degree, manufacturing engineering experience, automation technology proficiency, PLC troubleshooting, CAD experience, and knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, fabrication, plastics, and electronic controls systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 II

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Optimizes 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 the role is onsite.
This role is contributing to the success of the Portland, TN ABB Installation Products facility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and install modern innovative manufacturing equipment to facilitate high volume production of a variety of products.

  • Provide programming, debug and testing controls support with automated systems, and implement updates and/or optimize existing equipment.

  • Provide high level technical support to the maintenance department.

  • Interface with other departments concerning equipment improvements, and facilitate internal training programs.

  • Document programs and publish reports on internal projects.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).

  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.

  • Proficiency in automated technologies (PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, SCADA and Robotics). PLC logic troubleshooting, Allen Bradley experience preferred.

  • Experience in 2D/3D CAD, Inventor and/or Solidworks preferred

  • Trained in electricity, hydraulics, fabrication, plastics and electronic controls

  • PC experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word

  • Must have adequate interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and demonstrate a working relationship with both internal & external customers.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

More About Us

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.

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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.  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.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
  • Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, SCADA, and robotics
  • PLC logic troubleshooting experience
  • Allen-Bradley experience
  • Experience with 2D/3D CAD
  • Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks experience
  • Training in electricity, hydraulics, fabrication, plastics, and electronic controls
  • PC experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Adequate interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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