Principal Process Engineer Lead

Take your next career step at ABB E-Mobility with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. Take your next career step at ABB E-Mobility with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. As a Principal Process Engineer Lead, you will play a critical role in designing and scaling advanced manufacturing systems for ABB’s next-generation EV charging platforms. In This Role Your Main Responsibilities Will Be • Design the Line: Define stations, flow, cycle times, and automation strategy for high-power modules and full-system assembly. • Leverage Digital Twin: Use simulation and digital twin tools to model production flow, validate automation concepts, and de-risk bring-up before hardware arrives. • Integrate Automation: Specify robotics, fixtures, torque/vision tools, leak & hipot tests, and in-line quality checks. • Engineer for Quality: Lead PFMEA, control plans, DOE, SPC, and GR&R for robust processes. Develop work instructions and standard work. • Enable Traceability: Deploy MES and data systems for full traceability and real-time visibility of yield and performance. • Lead Ramp Activities: Partner with suppliers and integrators for FAT/SAT, validate run-at-rate, and ensure smooth production hand-off. • Continuously Improve: Apply lean and Six Sigma to increase throughput, quality, and flexibility. To Make The Above Work, We Need Someone Who • Has Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field • Has 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering for automotive, EV, power electronics, or complex electro-mechanical systems. • Demonstrates proven success designing or scaling automated lines. • Possesses strong expertise in PFMEA, SPC, DOE, and yield improvement. • Brings hands-on experience with automation, fixtures, test systems, and HV safety practices. • Bonus skills: Familiarity with digital twin/line simulation, virtual commissioning, SiC power electronics, liquid cooling assemblies, Rockwell/Beckhoff, or collaborative robots (cobots). What’s in it for you? Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful. About ABB E-Mobility ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of E-Mobility, not just predicting it. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. Apply tot his job

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