Production Engineering Technician

Production Engineering Technician

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This role focuses on driving improvements throughout products/services production in Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) in Pinetops, North Carolina. In this role, you will be responsible for the improvement of production processes of the factory, to optimize cost, quality and on time delivery of products, defining & improving the working phase sequence of the production process in line with material and investment budgets, focusing on the development of new methods, fixtures, workstations, flowing systems, etc.

This position reports to

Continuous Improvement Manager

Your responsibilities

• Focus on keeping the automation line working with minimum downtime, designing and implementing improvements to prevent issues (develop spare parts plan, routine controls and checks on automation stations and robots, operators training on autonomous maintenance, etc.,)

• Work hand in hand with other team member for the detection, design and implementation of Kaizen improvement ideas for the factory

• Drive improvements focusing on workstations design & build up, cycle time calculation, timing, ergonomics, fixturing, tooling, layout design, material/product flow and automation, that will lead to efficiency, productivity, HSE (Health Safety and Environment) and Quality goals

• Hands on design and execution of improvements, build up and set up on the factory

• Define action plans and training, maintenance, and production resources to ensure smooth implementation of new processes

• Prepare technical documentation and ensure optimal efficiency in methods, performance and materials/components

Your background

• Associate Degree in program related field with 2 years of experience working on design and implementation of electromechanical projects (design & execution of fixturing, wiring, flow systems, etc.,) preferred

• Mechanical or Electromechanical technician experience preferred

• Knowledge on Robotics, control systems and automation is a plus

• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings and be able to develop them

• Knowledge on 3D cad software and 3D printing is desirable (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing tools is a plus

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams

• Ability to learn new methods and technologies

• Attention to detail and a collaborative, solution focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills

• Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Wellbeing program

• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #Li-Onsite myBenefitsABB.com