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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:
Robotics Technical Support Manager
The
Robotics Technical Support Specialist provides expert technical assistance to customers, partners, and internal teams for ABB Robotics products and systems.
This role is critical in ensuring high customer satisfaction by diagnosing issues, resolving technical challenges, and supporting the successful operation of robotic solutions. You will also showcase your expertise by communicating both with the customer and ABB sales teams proactively to ensure customer needs are understood and business opportunities utilized for service growth.
The work model onsite located at our Auburn Hills, MI location. Your Role and Responsibilities:- Provide escalation technical support for ABB Robotics products, systems, and software via phone, email, and remote tools.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and application-related issues in robotics and automation systems.
- Analyze customer problems, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, and field service teams to resolve complex issues.
- Document cases, solutions, and best practices in internal support systems.
- Deliver a high level of customer service while meeting response time and quality targets.
Qualifications for the Role:- Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years' experience, Associate's Degree and 6+ years' experience OR High School Degree and 8+ years' experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of previous technical support, field service, or engineering experience working with Industrial Robotics, PLCs, or automation systems.
- You are immersed in and enjoy working with Robotics and Automation; experience in technical support, field service, or industrial automation.
- Experience with ABB Robotics products is preferred.
- Programming Experience, such as robot programming, or scripting in industrial or technical environments preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Willingness to travel 10-20%.
- This is an on call position which may include nights and weekend technical support as needed.
- You are at ease communicating in English, Spanish is a plus.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for youWe empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward
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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 a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- 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. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% 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 and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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