Production Engineering Specialist

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. 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.

This position reports to:

Production Engineering Manager

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Ready to help build a future-proof, automated factory in Ede?

As a Production Engineering Specialist, you play a key role in further innovating our production site in Ede, with a focus on machines, automation, and production processes. This role is a replacement position within a close-knit engineering team and offers plenty of opportunities to grow into independent project ownership.

We work according to ABB’s values: care, courage, curiosity & collaboration.

💡 What will you do?

In this role, you work at the heart of the factory. You combine mechanical engineering, control systems, and process technology to improve and future-proof our production processes.

At times, you focus on engineering and concept development, while at other times you work hands-on in the factory on machines, installations, and process improvements.

Your work directly contributes to the performance, reliability, and innovation of ABB’s production in Ede.

🎯 Your responsibilities

Engineering & Automation

• Design and optimize automated production processes and machinery

• Apply mechanical engineering, control systems, and process technology in the factory

• Translate improvement ideas into technical concepts, specifications, and solutions

• Support troubleshooting, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives

Project Ownership

• Independently execute engineering and automation projects

• Gradually grow into project leadership in line with your development

• Coordinate with machine suppliers during specification, quotation, and implementation phases

• Prepare technical input for investment proposals together with your manager

Collaboration & Improvement

• Collaborate closely with production, engineering colleagues, and management

• Seamlessly switch between desk work and hands-on activities on the shop floor

• Bring structure to a dynamic environment and actively share knowledge within the team

👥 Your team

You will join a flexible and collaborative engineering team of four colleagues: three specialists and one manager. The culture is open and informal, with a high degree of flexibility — colleagues support each other and step in when needed.

The manager has a people-oriented leadership style, offering room for ownership, responsibility, and personal input.

✅ What you bring

• MBO level 4 in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
  or a practically oriented HBO degree in a similar field

• 2–5 years of experience in a production or industrial environment

• Strong technical affinity, particularly in automation and control systems

• Hands-on, flexible, and strong communication skills with a proactive team mindset

• Structured, resilient, and effective in a dynamic factory environment

• Fluent in Dutch and comfortable in English (spoken and written)

• Leadership experience is not required — growth potential and motivation are key

🧭 Practical information

• Location: Ede (on-site in the factory)

• Working hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30

• Contract: 32–40 hours per week

• Remote work: Primarily on-site; occasional remote work possible in consultation

• Travel: Not applicable

• Relocation / visa sponsorship: Not applicable

🎁 What we offer

• 💰 Competitive salary based on education and experience

• 🏖️ 40 days of annual leave

• 💸 13th month salary

• 🚆 Travel allowance

• 📱 Company laptop and phone

• 📚 Extensive training and development opportunities

• 📈 Strong internal career growth opportunities within ABB

• 🌍 Opportunity to work for a global technology leader contributing to a more sustainable future

🌱 About ABB

ABB is a global technology leader with 150,000 employees in over 100 countries. We are at the forefront of electrification, automation, and digitalization, helping industries and societies become cleaner, smarter, and more efficient.

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our culture. Different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger — because progress happens together.

👋 Ready to take the lead?

Apply via www.abb.nl → Careers at ABB

Questions?
Xavier Lie-A-Tjam – Talent Partner
📞 +31 6 21 897 862
✉️ [email protected]

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.