Senior Paint and Sealer proposal engineer

About the role

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.

The work model for the role is hybrid, based in Auburn Hills, MI. This role contributes to the Paint/Sealer Automotive Business group in the US.

Responsibilities

• Create and complete bids, estimations, and quotations based on customer specifications or requirements/budget to achieve market competitiveness and expected margin levels.
• Maintain and improve the balance between ABB units and customers within the area of responsibility.
• Formulate competitive bids, estimates, and quotations with the best product mix and appropriate technical and commercial considerations, ensuring timely and detailed proposals with full and accurate costs.
• Calculate budget values for the sales team or customer to evaluate willingness to invest using an appropriate level of detail.
• Manage the preparation of all technical and commercial documentation, including defining the most suitable technology and product types, financial details (e.g., total price sheet, cash flow analysis), and trading conditions.
• Collaborate with sales teams and engage with customers as required.
• Work with engineering operations teams during bid estimation.
• Ensure inputs for editing activities are provided on time and follow established quality procedures in accordance with bid/estimate/quotation planning.

Requirements

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

Benefits

For eligible US employees (excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico):

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan (Copay Plan) or a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account).
• 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, with the ability to “buy-up” to 66⅔% 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, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

Time off

• 11 paid holidays.
• Vacation provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions; salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time-away policy.