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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:
Senior Engineering Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to create, modify, and analyze the design of equipment, systems, or installations, including specifications for manufacturing, fabrication, or construction. Each day, you will optimize designs to meet updated standards and incorporate new products, components, and functionalities. You will also showcase your expertise by applying design thinking or design for excellence concepts in projects.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Robotics Automation Division (RA) - Robotics & Discrete Automation, Robotics Operations in Italy. Main stakeholders are Proposal & Sales Support Team, Project Management, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Installation & Commissioning Teams, Customers and System Integrators.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Performing project peer-reviews, utilizing checklists to perform design verification according to applicable standards and engineering guidelines.
- Creating standard processes and tools to promote the reuse of technical solutions, innovation, and productivity in the design team.
- Developing work plans and cost estimates for the portfolio of projects.
- Reviewing complete project documents for conformity, safety, cybersecurity, and quality assurance requirements.
Qualifications for the role
- You are highly skilled in 3D mechanical design, machine design methodologies and engineering standards within the industrial automation and robotics market.
- You have 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and machine design, preferably in robotic cells, automation systems or special-purpose machinery.
- Possess advanced knowledge of Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and PLM/PDM tools.
- You are passionate about problem solving, teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
- You are at ease communicating in Italian and English.
- Availability to travel occasionally for customer meetings and site activities.
Compensation Package
As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:
Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico
Minimum annual salary: €48.000
Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus
The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.
Benefits as per policy
Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families
Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services
Canteen or meal vouchers provided
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
Run What Runs the World.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and machine design
- Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Inventor
- Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD
- Advanced knowledge of PLM/PDM tools
- Highly skilled in 3D mechanical design, machine design methodologies, and engineering standards
- Experience in industrial automation and robotics
- Experience with robotic cells, automation systems, or special-purpose machinery
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
- Fluency or working proficiency in Italian and English
- Availability for occasional travel to customer meetings and site activities
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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
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