Production Engineering Specialist

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This position reports to:

Production Engineering Manager__Ready to help build a future-proof, automated factory in Ede?

As a Production Engineering Specialist, you play a key role in further innovating our production site in Ede, with a focus on machines, automation, and production processes. This role is a replacement position within a close-knit engineering team and offers plenty of opportunities to grow into independent project ownership.

We work according to ABB’s values: care, courage, curiosity & collaboration.

What will you do?

In this role, you work at the heart of the factory. You combine mechanical engineering, control systems, and process technology to improve and future-proof our production processes.

At times, you focus on engineering and concept development, while at other times you work hands-on in the factory on machines, installations, and process improvements.

Your work directly contributes to the performance, reliability, and innovation of ABB’s production in Ede.

Your responsibilities

Engineering & Automation Design and optimize automated production processes and machinery

Apply mechanical engineering, control systems, and process technology in the factory

Translate improvement ideas into technical concepts, specifications, and solutions

Support troubleshooting, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives

Project Ownership Independently execute engineering and automation projects

Gradually grow into project leadership in line with your development

Coordinate with machine suppliers during specification, quotation, and implementation phases

Prepare technical input for investment proposals together with your manager

Collaboration & Improvement Collaborate closely with production, engineering colleagues, and management

Seamlessly switch between desk work and hands-on activities on the shop floor

Bring structure to a dynamic environment and actively share knowledge within the team

Your team

You will join a flexible and collaborative engineering team of four colleagues: three specialists and one manager. The culture is open and informal, with a high degree of flexibility — colleagues support each other and step in when needed.

The manager has a people-oriented leadership style, offering room for ownership, responsibility, and personal input. What you bringMBO level 4 in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, or Mechanical Engineeringor a practically oriented HBO degree in a similar field2–5 years of experience in a production or industrial environment

Strong technical affinity, particularly in automation and control systems

Hands-on, flexible, and strong communication skills with a proactive team mindset

Structured, resilient, and effective in a dynamic factory environment

Fluent in Dutch and comfortable in English (spoken and written)
Leadership experience is not required — growth potential and motivation are key Practical information

Location:

Ede (on-site in the factory)

Working hours:

Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30

Contract:

32–40 hours per week Remote work:
Primarily on-site; occasional remote work possible in consultation

Travel:
Not applicable

Relocation / visa sponsorship:
Not applicable

What we offer

Competitive salary based on education and experience️ 40 days of annual leave
13th month salary

Travel allowance

Company laptop and phone

Extensive training and development opportunities

Strong internal career growth opportunities within ABBOpportunity to work for a global technology leader contributing to a more sustainable future

About ABBABB is a global technology leader with 150,000 employees in over 100 countries. We are at the forefront of electrification, automation, and digitalization, helping industries and societies become cleaner, smarter, and more efficient.

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our culture. Different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger — because progress happens together.

Ready to take the lead?

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Xavier Lie-A-Tjam – Talent Partner xavier.lie-a-tjam.com Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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