Senior Paint and Sealer proposal engineer

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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:
Segment Manager - Paint Process Application Manager

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to create and complete bids/estimations/quotations based on customer specification or customer requirements/budget in order to achieve both market competitiveness and the expected margin level for the Company.

Each day, you will maintain and improve the balance between all ABB units and customers that are present in the area of responsibility. You will also showcase your expertise by formulating competitive bids, estimates, and quotations with the best product mix and appropriate technical and commercial considerations, ensuring timely, detailed proposals that include full and accurate costs.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid , Auburn Hills, MI

This role is contributing to the Paint/Sealer Automotive Business group in US

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Calculating a budget value for the sales team or customer to evaluate customer willingness to invest using appropriate level of details.
• Managing the preparation of all technical and commercial documentation (e.g. defining the most suitable technology and product type(s)), financial (e.g. total price sheet, cash flow analysis), indicating prices and trading conditions.
• Collaborates with sales teams and engages with customers when required.
• Collaborating with engineering operations teams during bid estimation.
• Ensuring that, in accordance with bid/estimate/quotation planning, inputs for editing activities are provided on time and follow established quality procedures.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

• A minimum of 12+ years of Paint/Sealer Proposal, System Engineering experience.
• BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Must be able to travel 50% - mainly domestically.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of:

Paint and Sealer processes

Paint and Sealer application equipment

Paint and Sealer materials

Paint and Sealer robots

Control systems (PLC and HMI/SCADA)

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Field experience (Installation/Commissioning)

Working with external suppliers for quotations

About us:

ABB's Automotive Business Line delivers advanced automation, robotics, and digital solutions to leading OEMs and Tier suppliers across the automotive industry. Our teams specialize in paint, powertrain, and final assembly applications, combining engineering expertise with innovative technologies to improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. In the U.S., our automotive division collaborates closely with customers to design, implement, and support complex manufacturing systems, including mechanical engineering, controls engineering, robot programming, and system integration.

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

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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.

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