Production Engineering Specialist (Plating System)

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As a Production Engineering Specialist, you will drive improvements in production of specific products and systems in Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) in Selmer, Tennessee. You will optimize the Technical Services organization's Special Processes (Paint, Plating and Epoxy bed resin) and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety.

This position reports to

Maintenance Manager

Your responsibilities

• Define the working phase sequence of a new production process (Paint, Electrical Plating or Epoxy resin bed) to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget
• Ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets
• Identify and recommend improvement opportunities and implement improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timeframe, quality, and cost requirements
• Ensure the production process comply with the project targets
• Design for processes developed internally or externally and perform final tests with respect to the project
• Provide support to Tech Services during the internal/external process/equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant to maintenance and production resources
• Evaluate new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading testing activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering along with 8+ years experience in design or manufacturing preferred, OR Associate's Degree and 10+ years in design or manufacturing. HS Diploma required.
• Well versed in relevant software (e.g. AutoCad, MS Office)
• Budget & Performance Management
• Design experience
• Powder Coating and/or knowledge of painting systems
• Ability to translate design specifications into a vendor bid package
• Ability to oversee the installation, commissioning and startup of process related equipment
• Ability to write operational and maintenance procedures
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Project Management
• Engineering & Manufacturing Processes
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

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. myBenefitsABB.com