ABB Inc. Senior Channel Applications Engineer - Minneapolis, Minnesota
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This position reports to the Channel Manager.
Your Role and Responsibilities
- Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments to ensure timely and accurate support for the application of ABB PLC/HMIs and LV drives in various industrial processes, systems, and applications.
- Design and recommend tailored solutions based on a deep knowledge of the portfolio and capabilities to meet customers' unique needs.
- Contribute to specification by negotiating deviations and agreeing on win-win solutions.
- Identify and communicate applicability of (new/emerging) functional solutions to address current business issues.
- Advise others on the delivery of high-quality solutions by applying broad and deep professional expertise.
- Continuously aim to meet targets even in difficult circumstances with value argumentation.
- Identify and systematically follow up on business opportunities.
- Focus energy on key tasks and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Address PLC/HMI motor application problems and initiate effective measures for their solution.
- Create detailed technical reports on product issues that need to be corrected by other departments and manage the customer relationship during the correction process.
- Interface with OEM Application Engineers to collaborate on systems and solutions relevant to OEM needs.
- Support tailored solutions offered by ABB in the region.
Qualifications for the Role
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) and 8 years of experience in the application of Low Voltage drive required.
- Travel up to 50% required.
- Exceptional technical application and technical communication skills.
- Understanding of Serial and Ethernet communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, etc.).
- Programming experience in industrial PLCs (ABB, Rockwell, Siemens, Square D, or others) and basic understanding of Compressors, Pump & Fan, Extruder, Crane, Hoists & Winches, Centrifuge, General Machinery, and other applications.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More About Us
ABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure, and machine builders with world-class drives. With our products, global scale, and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website .
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.
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