Engineering Manager - Automation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.
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This position reports to:
Director Engineering & Services, Americas__
B&R Industrial Automation, a part of ABB's Automation Business Segment, seeks to hire an Engineering Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage a team of designers/engineers to deliver high quality, cost effective, and timely automation and industrial controls solutions to customers. Each day, you will formulate plans and allocate resources to meet the agreed contractual and financial targets. You will also showcase your expertise by initiating, coordinating, driving, and overseeing team development and continual improvement of processes and procedures to strengthen the engineering and design capability.
The work model for the role is:Hybrid with a preferred location in Alpharetta, GA. #LI-Hybrid
Your role and responsibilities:
Ensures delivery of technical automation solutions according to customer requirements and participates in customer meetings to drive growth and expand existing projects.
Allocates resources effectively, balancing workload and ensuring optimal team productivity.
Oversees project planning, execution, and closure to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget while managing technical risks.
Drives team performance to ensure deliverables are met on time and in line with contract specifications, safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here createsrealimpact out there.
Qualificationsfor the role:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of Engineering experience OR equivalent years of experience required
2+ years of leadership experience preferred
Proven expertise in project and engineering risk management, with the ability to apply agile methodologies, design thinking, and data-driven insights to solve complex problems and drive effective decision-making
Prior experience within the automation, industrial controls, programming or similar industry highly preferred
Strong leadership and people development skills combined with the ability to provide technical consulting, coaching, and guidance
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time; Valid Passport with no barriers is required
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What'sin it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence.You’llgrow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and supportthat’stailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR aHigh DeductibleHealth Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called theHigh DeductiblePlan.
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 to26 weeks- Company paid
Long Term Disability - 60% ofpay- 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
Paid Parental Leave
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. Salaried exempt positions areprovidedvacation under a permissive time away policy.
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