Engineering Manager - Automation
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Engineering
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Management
Project & Program Management, Operations Management
Engineering Manager
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
B&R Industrial Automation, a part of ABB's Automation Business Segment, seeks to hire an Engineering Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage a team of designers/engineers to deliver high quality, cost effective, and timely automation and industrial controls solutions to customers. Each day, you will formulate plans and allocate resources to meet the agreed contractual and financial targets.
You will also showcase your expertise by initiating, coordinating, driving, and overseeing team development and continual improvement of processes and procedures to strengthen the engineering and design capability.
The work model for the role is:
Hybrid with a preferred location in Alpharetta, GA.
Your role and responsibilities:
- Ensures delivery of technical automation solutions according to customer requirements and participates in customer meetings to drive growth and expand existing projects.
- Allocates resources effectively, balancing workload and ensuring optimal team productivity.
- Oversees project planning, execution, and closure to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget while managing technical risks.
- Drives team performance to ensure deliverables are met on time and in line with contract specifications, safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of Engineering experience OR equivalent years of experience required
- 2+ years of leadership experience preferred
- Proven expertise in project and engineering risk management, with the ability to apply agile methodologies, design thinking, and data-driven insights to solve complex problems and drive effective decision-making
- Prior experience within the automation, industrial controls, programming or similar industry highly preferred
- Strong leadership and people development skills combined with the ability to provide technical consulting, coaching, and guidance
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time;
Valid Passport with no barriers is required - Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger
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