Maintenance Process Engineer

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:

Production Maintenance Supervisor

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Responsibilities Description:

• Optimized manufacturing assembly methods, processes, and equipment to reduce labor hours while meeting quality, cost, efficiency, and safety objectives.
• Monitored and improved daily production methods, cycle times, equipment performance, and material flow to achieve production targets.
• Defined manufacturing process sequences for new product launches to meet target product costs and capital equipment investment budgets.
• Designed and improved manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly systems to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Troubleshot manufacturing, assembly, and equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve process reliability.
• Applied mechanical engineering principles to optimize production processes, equipment performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Utilized Lean Six Sigma methodologies, engineering standards, and statistical data analysis to identify process improvements and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Collected, analyzed, and reported production metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support data-driven decision-making.
• Served as the primary technical point of contact for equipment vendors, coordinating installations, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance improvements.
• Developed and implemented process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures to support consistent manufacturing operations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to implement process improvements and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Supported new equipment commissioning, validation, and production start-ups to ensure successful implementation.
• Improved tooling efficiency, reduced cycle times, and increased overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with workplace safety standards by identifying hazards, reporting unsafe conditions, and partnering with HSE teams to implement corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of safety by utilizing established safety systems and contributing to accident-free manufacturing operations.
• Led root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate recurring production issues.
• Evaluated manufacturing equipment performance and recommended process enhancements to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
  
  

Background Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Electrical engineering/Mechanical/ Industrial preferred) with minimum 2 years experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering fields preferred.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
  
  

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