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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nIndustrial Engineering Manager__\nYour role and responsibilities\nYou will lead a strategic team within our Industrial Engineering function. This role combines technical expertise with people leadership, overseeing the development and optimization of production processes across two critical streams: Internal Process Management and Special Process Development. You will drive technological innovation, manage resources strategically, and ensure continuous technological evolution of our production lines.\nWork model for the role is: #LI-Onsite.\nIn this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:\nLead and manage a team of Production Engineering Specialists, providing coaching, development, and performance management while fostering innovation and continuous improvement mindset.\n\nDirect the Internal Processes stream: oversee technological improvements initiatives, prioritize investments, monitor OEE and efficiency KPIs, and ensure optimal return on investment through feasibility analysis and implementation tracking.\n\nDirect the Special Processes stream: drive development of advanced automated and semi-automated solutions for special production processes (Protection and Energy Management), ensuring technological innovation, budget compliance, and economic sustainability.\n\nChampion innovative engineering solutions by leading feasibility studies, developing technical specifications, implementing cutting-edge equipment, advanced robotics solutions and continuously enhancing production line technological capabilities.\n\nQualifications for the role\nDegree in Mechanical/Industrial/Automation Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline; master degree preferred.\n\nMinimum 8+ years of experience in process engineering, production management, or manufacturing/quality optimization within industrial/electromechanical sectors.\n\nProven expertise with process design tools, manufacturing simulation software, and digital tools for production optimization (PLM, ERP systems, IoT monitoring).\n\nStrong understanding of manufacturing best practices, automation technologies, and current industry 5.0 standards with focus on technological innovation and continuous improvement, also exploiting opportunities offered by Physical AI trends.\n\nDemonstrated leadership capability managing technical teams, with track record of driving process improvements, innovation initiatives, and project delivery within budget and timeline constraints.\n\nFluent in Italian and English (both written and spoken); additional languages advantageous.\n\nStrategic thinking, problem-solving excellence, innovation mindset, stakeholder management, and ability to translate technical complexity into actionable solutions.\n\nCompensation Package\nAs part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:\nApplicable CBA: Metalmeccanico\nMinimum annual salary: € 53.000,00\nVariable Pay: AIP target 10% + Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus\nThe offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.\nBenefits as per policy\nFlexible working hours 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 provided.\nMore about us\nABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.\nJoin us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.\n#ABBCareers #RunwithABB\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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