ABB Ltd

Proposal Engineer

ABB Ltd$80K — $100K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Automation, Robotics, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-5 years of proven robotics, automation, or system integration experience.
  • Hands-on experience with robotic systems including installation, programming, and commissioning.
  • Familiarity with automation components like robots, conveyors, and PLCs.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to derive solutions from incomplete information.
  • Experience in interfacing with system integrators and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Support sales by translating customer requirements into effective proposals.
  • Develop feasible and scalable automation concepts including robotics and material handling.
  • Conduct technical and commercial assessments including cost estimation and risk identification.
  • Provide technical advice to sales teams regarding ABB products and systems.
  • Resolve complex technical questions to contribute to winning proposals.

Benefits

  • Choice of two medical plan options and two dental plan options.
  • Company paid life insurance and short/long-term disability plans.
  • Parental leave of up to 6 weeks and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions and Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
  • 11 paid holidays and flexible vacation policy based on position.
Full Job Description
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics-working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:
Proposal Manager

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will support the Sales organization and customers by translating customer requirements into workable concepts and proposals. You will apply your understanding of real-world system design, integration, and deployment to define solutions, identify risks, estimate costs, and prepare complete proposal documentation aligned with customer needs and project execution realities.

The work model for the role is: hybrid in our Auburn Hills, MI headquarters.

This role is contributing to the ABB Robotics - General Industries business line (non-automotive). Main stakeholders are internal sales teams, engineering teams, project managing teams, end customers, and system integrators.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Offering technical advice and solutions on inquiries from customers/channels/Sales Specialists about ABB products/systems/applications.
  • Developing automation concepts (robotic cells, material handling systems, and integrated solutions) that are feasible, scalable, and aligned with real-world implementation constraints
  • Evaluating customer requirements and performing technical and commercial assessments, including system sizing, risk identification, and cost estimation
  • Supporting sales efforts by resolving complex technical questions and contributing to winning proposals while meeting order, profitability, and customer satisfaction targets


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Automation, Robotics, or Associate's and 4+years related experience or High School and 6+ years equivalent hands-on experience in robotics or automation.
  • Simulator Software experience with either AutoCAD or Robot Studio
  • 2-5 years of experience in robotics, automation, or system integration (integrator, applications, controls, or manufacturing engineering background highly preferred)
  • Hands-on experience working with robotic systems or automated equipment (e.g., installation, programming, commissioning, or support)
  • Familiarity with automation system components such as robots, end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, PLCs, or vision systems
  • Ability to understand how systems are designed, built, and deployed.
  • Experience supporting or interfacing system integrators, customers, or internal engineering teams on automation projects.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through incomplete information and develop practical, executable solutions.


What's in it for you

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $XX and $XX annually and is bonus eligible.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability
  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
  • Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
  • Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program


Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)


Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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