Automotive Paint Mechanical Project Engineer

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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 Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank 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:

Mechanical Engineering Manager In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.

This role is contributing to the PPA (Paint Process and Applications) Group in Auburn Hills, MI; your main stakeholders are Automotive Robotics.

The work model for the role is:
Onsite in Auburn Hills, MIYour role and responsibilities:

Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments.

Providing technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities.

Assisting in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects.

Utilizing checklists to perform design verification according to applicable standards and engineering guidelines.

Main customer interface on technical issues (mechanical and process focused).Actively plan and lead/ perform mechanical engineering and design activities for respective projects.

Enforce project team use of ABB internal processes and procedures.

Actively perform engineering, and lead engineering resources as required to maintain project schedule and budget requirements.

Enforce adherence to established customer specifications.

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.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Complete assignments on small and large projects in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.

Supporting Paint Process Applications for Automotive Robotics; understanding of automated paint applications.

Utilize AutoCAD for 2D drafting and Solid Works for 3D modeling.

Qualifications for the role:

Degree in Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required along with a minimum of 1 year of Project Engineering experience.

Understanding of Fluids Schematics, design, build, troubleshoot Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems is required.

Prior experience with both AutoCAD and Solid Works is required.

Understanding of FEA - Finite Element Analysis (Design Structure, Run Analysis, Understand Risks Associated with Structural Design, etc.) is preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of the paint process methodology in Automated Paint Applications is preferred; passionate about constantly learning new technologies with robotics and automation.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, fluent in English language.

Candidates must already have…