Industrial Engineer

Overview

ABB is a global leader delivering leaner and cleaner progress. This position reports to the Production Engineering Manager. The work model for the role is onsite in Richmond, VA.

• Defines the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.
• Ensures appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets; ensures the production process complies with project targets.
• Identifies and recommends improvement opportunities and implements improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timeframe, quality, and cost requirements; approves the design for processes developed internally or externally and performs final tests with respect to the project.
• Provides support to Production during internal/external process/equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources; evaluates new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading testing activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices.

• Bachelor degree in engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and SAP (or similar ERPs) is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, and 5S is preferred
• Experience with project management and proven history of driving and sustaining change.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions.

The Division’s ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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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ABB Benefit Summary for Eligible US Employees includes health, life & disability, retirement, time off, and other voluntary benefits. Go to  and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.

Health, Life & Disability options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, voluntary benefits, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and health advocacy resources are provided. 401(k) with company contributions and ESAP are available. Salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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