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Job description
ABB is hiring a Robotics Mechanical Designer — a full-time, based in Sesto San Giovanni, MI role. Apply directly on ABB's careers page below.
Robotics Senior Mechanical Designer
Location: Sesto San Giovanni, Milano, Italy
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
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:
Senior Engineering Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to create, modify, and analyze the design of equipment, systems, or installations, including specifications for manufacturing, fabrication, or construction. Each day, you will optimize designs to meet updated standards and incorporate new products, components, and functionalities. You will also showcase your expertise by applying design thinking or design for excellence concepts in projects.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Robotics Automation Division (RA) - Robotics & Discrete Automation, Robotics Operations in Italy. Main stakeholders are Proposal & Sales Support Team, Project Management, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Installation & Commissioning Teams, Customers and System Integrators.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Performing project peer-reviews, utilizing checklists to perform design verification according to applicable standards and engineering guidelines.
- Creating standard processes and tools to promote the reuse of technical solutions, innovation, and productivity in the design team.
- Developing work plans and cost estimates for the portfolio of projects.
- Reviewing complete project documents for conformity, safety, cybersecurity, and quality assurance requirements.
Qualifications for the role
- You are highly skilled in 3D mechanical design, machine design methodologies and engineering standards within the industrial automation and robotics market.
- You have 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and machine design, preferably in robotic cells, automation systems or special-purpose machinery.
- Possess advanced knowledge of Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and PLM/PDM tools.
- You are passionate about problem solving, teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
- You are at ease communicating in Italian and English.
- Availability to travel occasionally for customer meetings and site activities.
Compensation Package
As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:
Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico
Minimum annual salary: €48.000
Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus
The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.
Benefits as per policy
Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families
Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services
Canteen or meal vouchers provided
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
Run What Runs the World.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Robotics Mechanical Designer at ABB?
The required skills for Robotics Mechanical Designer at ABB include: AutoCAD, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics.
What is the seniority level for Robotics Mechanical Designer at ABB?
Robotics Mechanical Designer at ABB is a Senior level position.
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