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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Sales Support Manager
JOB PROFILE SUMMARY
Solution Expert is responsible for proposing and promoting the best combination of ABB’s technologies to our GKAs, based on ABB’s product and solution portfolio. In this role, you will perform the research and development on new technologies and market trends necessary to tackle complex assembly and automation problems that have direct impact to the production automation and delivery of our GKA’s products. Our Solution Experts will also design, implement and successfully scale automated and semi- automated solutions based upon sound engineering principles and the technologies developed for a specific application.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop new and or improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering
Keeps abreast of all meaningful technical trends and developments and incorporates them in appropriate assignments
Provide direction and mentorship to third party machine/automation suppliers and/or ecosystem partners; be the technical leader and driver on owned projects; serve as a technical DRI to other engineering groups and project leaders
Organize cross-functional reviews of the solution requirements, design, qualification and capability
Create and present design proposals (DFx) that documents the design architecture of the automated solution, technical approach, customer value added and qualification for feasibility on MVP/NPI
Engage ecosystem partners for solution design reviews and technical proposals
Travel with KAMs to the GKAs site for solution proposing, technical promotion, continues improving and support during MVP/NPI events
Drive machine qualification including correlation, process capability (CP/CPK) and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R), to prepare for solution productization
Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with ecosystem partners to run equipment experiments to bound the capability of the machine
Responsible for data analysis reports to communicate solution capability to the multi-functional teams
Works all phases of a engineering solution from concept to productization to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis.
Lead the planning and implementation of technical roadshows and exhibition demos, ensuring events are completed according to outlined objectives. Oversee quality assurance and ensure objectives are met
LICENSE TO OPERATE / CORE VALUES
Faster and pro-active learning skills for all new technology across different fields
Knowledgeable in crafting machine qualification requirements, design of experiments and failure analysis
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment
Understands industrial technologies including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility.
- Working knowledge of robotics (6-axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLCs and PC-based control systems.
- Knowledge of optics principles as they relate to CCD/RGB-D/3D cameras, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and critical alignment machines
Basic understanding on financial, business development, value proposition and ROI calculation
Ability to Travel appropriately 35%
COLLABORATION / LEADERSHIP
Collaborations with internal RnD teams/product teams/Execution teams, communications with external suppliers/strategic partners/start-ups to meet the project objective.
Weekly/Bi-weekly executive presentations/reports to project steco-members and global management team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExcellent English skills, second foreign language is a plus (Japanese/Korean/Spanish)
Product and Portfolio Management
New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience – 5+ years
Master’s degree in engineering, QS top 200
Basic understanding of Phyical AI, Synethic data, world model
CAD, SolidWorks or Omniverse, RobotStudio experiences
Working knowledge of GD&T principles
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Skills Required
- Working knowledge of robotics (6-axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLCs and PC-based control systems.
- Knowledge of optics principles related to CCD/RGB-D/3D cameras and 2D/1D lasers for positioning and alignment.
- Understanding of calibration, correlation, capability (CP/CPK), repeatability and reproducibility, and GR&R.
- Experience crafting machine qualification requirements, design of experiments, and failure analysis.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting to communicate solution capability.
- Ability to travel approximately 35%.
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills (global environment).
- Excellent English skills; second foreign language (Japanese/Korean/Spanish) is a plus.
- Product and Portfolio Management experience.
- New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience (5+ years).
- Master's degree in engineering (QS top 200 preferred).
- Basic understanding of Physical AI, Synthetic data, and world model concepts.
- CAD experience (SolidWorks or Omniverse) and RobotStudio experience.
- Working knowledge of GD&T principles.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
