Industrial Manufacturing Specialist

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:

The Smart Buildings (ELSB) business segment is digitally transforming commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to optimize comfort, efficiency, safety, and security. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life in future buildings through sustainable electrification solutions, services, and products.

Industrial Engineer – Operational Support

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our team at our manufacturing facility for emergency lighting products and printed circuit boards. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, the primary responsibility of this role is to develop, modify, and improve the industrial processes for our active emergency lighting products. Collaborating with operational teams, the Industrial Engineer will oversee the validation of manufacturing processes and ensure continuous improvement in production while providing technical support for manufacturing and innovation initiatives.

This role requires prompt intervention and the implementation of sustainable solutions to address encountered challenges.

Your Role:
Own the Challenge

• Define the sequence of working phases for new production processes to achieve targeted product costs and equipment investment budgets.

• Ensure appropriate production methods, cycle times, equipment performance, and materials/components to meet production targets.

• Identify and recommend improvement opportunities, implementing projects while ensuring adherence to timelines, quality, and cost requirements.

• Ensure compliance of the production process with project targets.

• Approve designs for processes developed internally or externally and conduct final tests related to the project.

• Provide support during the internal/external process/equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources.

• Evaluate new process technologies to enhance productivity, quality, and cost reduction, leading testing activities, establishing approval criteria, and selecting external providers.

• Create and maintain master production data, including bills of materials (BOMs), labor routines, and information for new products. Participate in standard cost analysis by ensuring data accuracy.

• Write and maintain visual work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assembly stations.

What it takes to run what runs the world

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as an industrial engineer is preferred.

• Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills in both French and English. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.

• Strong interest in information systems (ERP, PLM). Experience with SAP is an asse

• Experience in the lighting industry is an asset.

• Collaborative approach with a proactive mindset, focused on solution-seeking, along with strong written and oral communication skills.

• Proactive attitude, high autonomy, and a desire to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

Why ABB?

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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• Members of visible minorities

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