Proposal Engineer

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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.

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Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)
In this role, you will support the Sales organization and customers by translating customer requirements into workable concepts and proposals.  You will apply your understanding of real-world system design, integration, and deployment to define solutions, identify risks, estimate costs, and prepare complete proposal documentation aligned with customer needs and project execution realities.
The work model for the role is: hybrid in our Auburn Hills, MI headquarters.
This role is contributing to the ABB Robotics - General Industries business line (non-automotive). Main stakeholders are internal sales teams, engineering teams, project managing teams, end customers, and system integrators.
You will be mainly accountable for:

• Offering technical advice and solutions on inquiries from customers/channels/Sales Specialists about ABB products/systems/applications.

• Developing automation concepts (robotic cells, material handling systems, and integrated solutions) that are feasible, scalable, and aligned with real-world implementation constraints

• Evaluating customer requirements and performing technical and commercial assessments, including system sizing, risk identification, and cost estimation

• Supporting sales efforts by resolving complex technical questions and contributing to winning proposals while meeting order, profitability, and customer satisfaction targets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automation, Robotics, or Associate’s and 4+years related experience or High School and 6+ years equivalent hands-on experience in robotics or automation.

• Simulator Software experience with either AutoCAD or Robot Studio

• 2–5 years of experience in robotics, automation, or system integration (integrator, applications, controls, or manufacturing engineering background highly preferred)

• Hands-on experience working with robotic systems or automated equipment (e.g., installation, programming, commissioning, or support)

• Familiarity with automation system components such as robots, end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, PLCs, or vision systems

• Ability to understand how systems are designed, built, and deployed.

• Experience supporting or interfacing system integrators, customers, or internal engineering teams on automation projects.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through incomplete information and develop practical, executable solutions.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.

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.

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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $XX and $XX annually and is bonus eligible.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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.

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