ABB Ltd

Senior Applications & Solutions Engineer Data Centers - ABB Robotics

ABB Ltd$120K — $150K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or related field.
  • 5–10 years in application engineering, systems engineering, or solution architecture.
  • Experience with industrial automation, robotics, and data center infrastructure.
  • Background in presales support or technical consulting in engineering contexts.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English and willing to travel globally up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable automation solutions for data centers based on customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with sales and technical teams to shape customer opportunities and proposals.
  • Lead the technical definition and integration of automation solutions.
  • Provide support during project transitions from presales to execution.
  • Gather customer feedback to enhance solutions and drive innovation in automation.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
  • Opportunity for significant international travel.
  • Involvement in shaping innovative automation concepts.
Full Job Description

This Position reports to:

Business Manager - Operations&Portfolio

In this role, you will play a key role in shaping ABB Robotics' automation solutions for the rapidly growing data center market. Working closely with customers, sales teams, Global Solution Centers, and technology partners, you will translate customer needs into scalable, standardized automation concepts that drive innovation and deliver business value. You will act as the technical lead throughout the early solution lifecycle, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to execution while contributing to the continuous evolution of ABB's data center automation portfolio.

This is a global role.

The work model for the role is: hybrid; #LI-hybrid.

Up to 50% of travelling will be required for this position.

Your responsibilities:

  • Solution Architecture & Application Engineering: Develop scalable, standardized automation solutions for data centers by translating customer requirements into robust system architectures and application concepts.

  • Presales & Technical Consulting: Partner with Sales, Key Account teams, Global Solution Centers, and ecosystem partners to shape customer opportunities, develop technical proposals, and act as ABB's technical expert in customer discussions, workshops, and bids.

  • Technical Leadership & System Integration: Lead the technical definition of integrated automation solutions combining robotics, automation, IT/OT infrastructure, and partner technologies, ensuring alignment from solution design through project execution.

  • Project Support: Support the transition from presales to execution by providing technical guidance during key project phases and ensuring continuity throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Capture customer and field feedback to enhance standardized solution architectures and contribute to the development of next-generation automation concepts for data centers, including robotics and AI-enabled operations.


Qualifications for the role:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or a related technical field.

  • 5–10 years of experience in application engineering, systems engineering, solution architecture, or a similar customer-facing technical role.

  • Experience with industrial automation, robotics, system integration, or data center infrastructure, with the ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions.

  • Proven experience supporting presales activities, technical consulting, or bid management in a complex engineering environment.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence customers and cross-functional teams without direct authority.

  • Fluency in English is required, along with a willingness to travel globally for up to 50% of the time, including occasional travel at short notice.

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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