Associate Project Engineer - Automation
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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.
This position reports to:Engineering Manager
In this role, you will create or modify pre-engineered designs for equipment, systems, or installations by applying standard design concepts.
Part of the Engineering team in Automation Energy Industries in the USA, the Associate Project Engineer assists in designing engineering solutions, including preparing drawings, calculations, bills of materials, engineering instructions and processes.
The work model for the role is:
Hybrid {#LI-Hybrid} (Must live in Houston, TX or Cleveland, OH)
This role is contributing to the Automation Energy Industries division in the US.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Work as part of an integrated design team to meet project requirements and deliverables
- Design automation enclosures and establish system cabinet assembly requirements
- Certify equipment outline drawings, power consumption and cooling requirements for ABB provided equipment
- Generate the necessary system orders for ABB equipment and/or purchase orders for third-party equipment, and periodically monitor their delivery status.
You will join a talented and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role- Up to 2 years of experience in design and execution, working as an Engineer with Distribution Control Systems is preferred
- Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools
- Knowledge of Microsoft
- Initiative, creativity, and great attention to detail
- A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
- Must be legally able to work in USA
- Position will be based in Cary, NC (Will live in Houston or Cleveland during training, and will relocate to Cary)
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