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This position reports to:
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Your Mission
Are you passionate about sales and business development and looking to join a global company that is transforming the industry with cutting‑edge technology? ABB is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to act as the technical promoter for medium‑voltage electrical machines, ensuring excellent customer support and providing sales teams with strong technical backing in promoting our solutions.
In this role, you will support both the commercial team and customers throughout the entire sales cycle, adapting ABB products to customer applications to meet their needs and specifications. On a daily basis, you will select the most suitable technologies and products for each application and serve as a key technical resource for the designated business area. You will also leverage your expertise to identify and cultivate new business opportunities through active prospecting and networking.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a technical reference for customers and the sales team, providing guidance on the selection, application, and customization of medium‑voltage motors and generators.
Conduct technical visits to assess customer needs, identify opportunities, follow up on applications, and gather technical feedback.
Support the sales team in promoting products and solutions by delivering technical presentations, training sessions, demonstrations, and participating in events and trade shows.
Prepare and follow up on technical proposals in collaboration with the commercial team, ensuring accuracy of technical information and effectively promoting ABB’s value proposition.
Monitor competitors, market trends, and specific industry demands while acting as a technical‑commercial consultant to recommend customized solutions.
Record activities, opportunities, and customer interactions in internal systems (Salesforce) and ensure compliance with safety standards and corporate procedures.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Electrotechnics.
Solid experience working with customized medium‑voltage electrical machines.
Previous experience in similar roles involving technical promotion or market development.
Availability for frequent travel and field activities is required.
“Hunter” profile, with strong skills in prospecting and developing new customers.
Desirable: experience with variable frequency drives and drive systems.
Desirable: Advanced English skills for reading, writing, and conversation.
What We Offer
The opportunity to be part of a global company engaged in high‑impact industrial projects.
A collaborative, learning‑oriented environment with access to advanced technologies and training.
Strong career development opportunities with room for long‑term growth within the organization.
Work Model
Frequent travel across Brazil (from North to South); therefore, on‑site office presence is not required.
About ABB Motion
ABB’s Motion business area is a global reference in motor, drive, and service solutions designed to improve energy efficiency and industrial productivity. With a robust portfolio that includes innovative technologies for automation and motion control, we deliver solutions that enhance sustainability and performance for our customers. Our team is committed to developing customized solutions that address the specific needs of each industry segment.
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.
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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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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
