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Get Access To All JobsAt 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:
Continuous Improvement Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support production process definition to ensure optimization of cost, quality, and on-time delivery of product. Each day, you will participate in the sequence definition, cycle time calculation, and analysis of the working phases of new production processes/products. You will also showcase your expertise by sharing cycle time data with internal teams.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite
This role is contributing to the Electrification Division in Pinetops, North Carolina.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Focus on keep automation line working with minimum downtime and design and implement improvements to prevent issues (develop spare parts plan, routine controls and checks on automation stations and robots, operators training on autonomous maintenance, etc.).
- Keep Automation machines in state of the art condition regarding cleaning, operations and maintenance.
- Working hand on hand with others team member for the detection, design and implementation of Kaizen improvement ideas for the Factory.
- Drive improvements focusing on workstations design & build up, cycle time calculation, timing, ergonomics, fixturing, tooling, layout design, material/product flow and automation, that will lead to efficiency, productivity, HSE and Quality goals.
- Hands on design and execution of improvements, build up and set up on the factory.
- Defining action plans and training maintenance and production resources to ensure smooth implementation of new processes.
- Preparing technical documentation and ensuring optimal efficiency in methods, performance and materials/components.
- Actively promote a work environment that stimulates innovation, operational excellence, technical excellence, teamwork, integrity, and results orientation.
Qualifications for the role
- Mechanical or Electromechanical associate degree (preferred).
- 3 years of experience working on Maintenance design and implementation of electromechanical projects (design & execution of fixturing, wiring, flow systems, etc).
- Knowledge on Robotics, control systems and automation is a plus.
- Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings. Be able to develop them.
- Knowledge on 3D cad software and 3D printing is desirable (Autocad, Solidworks).
- Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing tools is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams.
- Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
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 off
ABB 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.
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.
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:
Continuous Improvement Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support production process definition to ensure optimization of cost, quality, and on-time delivery of product. Each day, you will participate in the sequence definition, cycle time calculation, and analysis of the working phases of new production processes/products. You will also showcase your expertise by sharing cycle time data with internal teams.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite
This role is contributing to the Electrification Division in Pinetops, North Carolina.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Focus on keep automation line working with minimum downtime and design and implement improvements to prevent issues (develop spare parts plan, routine controls and checks on automation stations and robots, operators training on autonomous maintenance, etc.).
- Keep Automation machines in state of the art condition regarding cleaning, operations and maintenance.
- Working hand on hand with others team member for the detection, design and implementation of Kaizen improvement ideas for the Factory.
- Drive improvements focusing on workstations design & build up, cycle time calculation, timing, ergonomics, fixturing, tooling, layout design, material/product flow and automation, that will lead to efficiency, productivity, HSE and Quality goals.
- Hands on design and execution of improvements, build up and set up on the factory.
- Defining action plans and training maintenance and production resources to ensure smooth implementation of new processes.
- Preparing technical documentation and ensuring optimal efficiency in methods, performance and materials/components.
- Actively promote a work environment that stimulates innovation, operational excellence, technical excellence, teamwork, integrity, and results orientation.
Qualifications for the role
- Mechanical or Electromechanical associate degree (preferred).
- 3 years of experience working on Maintenance design and implementation of electromechanical projects (design & execution of fixturing, wiring, flow systems, etc).
- Knowledge on Robotics, control systems and automation is a plus.
- Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings. Be able to develop them.
- Knowledge on 3D cad software and 3D printing is desirable (Autocad, Solidworks).
- Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing tools is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams.
- Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
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 off
ABB 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Automation Technician
Document your PLC and SCADA credentials early
Gather certifications, training records, and project documentation for programmable logic controllers and SCADA systems before applying. PERM audits require proof that your qualifications match the job description, and gaps slow the process.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals that an employer already manages federal compliance processes, which correlates with willingness to sponsor PERM cases. Focus your search on automotive, semiconductor, and food-processing facilities, where automation roles are structural, not incidental.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Automation Technician openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated PERM for similar roles rather than educating employers from scratch.
Clarify job duties before the prevailing wage request
The wage DOL sets through PERM depends on how the employer defines your duties. If your role spans electrical troubleshooting, robotics, and process optimization, the job description should reflect that scope to land a wage level matching your actual responsibilities. Cross-check the range using OFLC Wage Search.
Verify your occupation's O*NET classification with HR
Automation Technician work can fall under several O*NET codes depending on industry and duties. Confirm with your prospective employer which code they plan to use for PERM, since the wrong classification can trigger a DOL audit or require a refiled application.
Ask whether EB-2 or EB-3 applies to your offer
If the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, your employer may be able to file under EB-2, which can mean shorter wait times for some nationalities. Get that determination in writing before accepting the offer so your green card timeline is set correctly from the start.
Green Card Automation Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Automation Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Automation Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the employer writes the role to require a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or a related field, EB-2 becomes available. The distinction matters for nationals from high-backlog countries like India and China, where EB-2 priority dates can move faster.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Automation Technician?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 85,000 slots per year with a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency. The PERM process requires a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available, which adds several months before the I-140 petition can be filed, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a time-limited work authorization.
How long does the full green card process take for an Automation Technician sponsored through PERM?
PERM labor certification currently takes six to twelve months at DOL. After approval, the employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which takes several additional months on standard processing. For nationals of most countries outside India and China, adjustment of status or consular processing can begin relatively soon after I-140 approval. Indian and Chinese nationals face multi-year priority date backlogs in the EB-3 category.
What credentials strengthen a PERM green card application for an Automation Technician?
DOL's PERM recruitment process tests whether qualified U.S. workers exist, so your credentials need to match the employer's minimum requirements exactly. Certifications in PLCs, robotics platforms, or industrial networking protocols, combined with documented hands-on experience, help justify the job description the employer files. USCIS also reviews the I-140 petition for evidence that you meet those requirements, so gathering records early avoids delays.
How do I find Automation Technician jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Many employers in manufacturing and industrial automation sponsor green cards regularly but don't advertise it prominently. Migrate Mate lets you search Automation Technician openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies familiar with PERM rather than spending time educating hiring managers about the process from scratch.