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Industrial Specialist jobs are open across manufacturing, defense, government contracting, and logistics, from entry-level technician roles to senior and principal positions, with specializations in quality assurance, process improvement, and equipment maintenance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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:
Industrial Sales Manager - West__
The role of the Industrial Sales Application Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving the growth of our vertical markets, mainly in the Data Center, Food & Beverage, Renewables and Water & Wastewater segments. You will work closely with Market Development Managers to drive specifications at engineers, convert end users and OEMs, engage with contractors, and build a robust sales pipeline, as well as actively look for new business opportunities within the assigned segments. This role requires a deep understanding of the industries we serve and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
This role is open for candidates located ideally within the (but not restricted to) Colorado, New Mexico or Texas territories, with a Hybrid {#LI-Hybrid} work model.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure ABB products are specified in new projects and renovations.
- Support efforts to convert End Users and OEMs to ABB products through technical expertise and relationship building.
- Work with contractors to ensure ABB products are used in their projects, providing technical support and guidance as needed.
- Build and maintain strong local relationships with key stakeholders, including engineers, installers, distributors, end-users, and industry partners.
- Work with Market Development Managers to support large scale deployment of the vertical market strategy.
- Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive engagement with potential customers and stakeholders.
- Provide technical support and application guidance to customers, ensuring they have the information needed to make informed decisions.
- Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for growth and develop strategies to capitalize on these opportunities.
- Work closely with Market Development Managers and other internal teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives. Provide VOC to Market Development Manager and Product Managers on market and product needs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field. Ideally electrical engineering or alike.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial sales or a related field, with a focus on the specified vertical markets.
- Self-motivated results driven individual capable to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.
- Willingness to travel to support call cycles to maintain current business and support growth.
- Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the United States.
- Fluent English level (reading, verbal and written communication skills).
Your preferred qualifications
- Experience within the electrical industry and strong technical knowledge of ABB installation products and their applications in the specified industries.
- Strong knowledge of PPT presentations and Excel, as well as knowledge of ERP systems (Salesforce or similar) is a nice to have.
- Intermediate or advanced level of Spanish is a nice to have.
- A results-oriented professional with strong common sense and superior business acumen.
- Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.
What's in it for you
We 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
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.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $140,000 annually and is bonus eligible.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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
- 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. 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:
Industrial Sales Manager - West__
The role of the Industrial Sales Application Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving the growth of our vertical markets, mainly in the Data Center, Food & Beverage, Renewables and Water & Wastewater segments. You will work closely with Market Development Managers to drive specifications at engineers, convert end users and OEMs, engage with contractors, and build a robust sales pipeline, as well as actively look for new business opportunities within the assigned segments. This role requires a deep understanding of the industries we serve and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
This role is open for candidates located ideally within the (but not restricted to) Colorado, New Mexico or Texas territories, with a Hybrid {#LI-Hybrid} work model.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure ABB products are specified in new projects and renovations.
- Support efforts to convert End Users and OEMs to ABB products through technical expertise and relationship building.
- Work with contractors to ensure ABB products are used in their projects, providing technical support and guidance as needed.
- Build and maintain strong local relationships with key stakeholders, including engineers, installers, distributors, end-users, and industry partners.
- Work with Market Development Managers to support large scale deployment of the vertical market strategy.
- Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive engagement with potential customers and stakeholders.
- Provide technical support and application guidance to customers, ensuring they have the information needed to make informed decisions.
- Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for growth and develop strategies to capitalize on these opportunities.
- Work closely with Market Development Managers and other internal teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives. Provide VOC to Market Development Manager and Product Managers on market and product needs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field. Ideally electrical engineering or alike.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial sales or a related field, with a focus on the specified vertical markets.
- Self-motivated results driven individual capable to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.
- Willingness to travel to support call cycles to maintain current business and support growth.
- Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the United States.
- Fluent English level (reading, verbal and written communication skills).
Your preferred qualifications
- Experience within the electrical industry and strong technical knowledge of ABB installation products and their applications in the specified industries.
- Strong knowledge of PPT presentations and Excel, as well as knowledge of ERP systems (Salesforce or similar) is a nice to have.
- Intermediate or advanced level of Spanish is a nice to have.
- A results-oriented professional with strong common sense and superior business acumen.
- Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.
What's in it for you
We 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
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.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $140,000 annually and is bonus eligible.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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
- 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. 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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Who's Hiring
- L3Harris12
- Advanced Technology Services6
- Maverick Tech5M
- Mach10 Solutions4
- Rexel3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial specialist jobs.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and compliance standards
- Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing or industrial process equipment
- Bachelor's degree in industrial technology, engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma process improvement methodologies
Tips for Your Industrial Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to industry codes
Many industrial specialist postings screen by NAICS or SIC industry codes tied to manufacturing or defense. Mirror the exact sector language from the job posting in your resume summary and work history to pass automated screening before a human reviews it.
List every relevant certification clearly
Certifications like OSHA 30, Six Sigma, or ISO 9001 auditor credentials carry real weight in this role. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills list, so hiring managers spot them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists industrial specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your equipment
Industrial specialist roles vary sharply by machinery type. Search for openings that name the specific equipment you have hands-on experience with, such as CNC systems, PLCs, or pneumatic controls, so your application matches the actual day-one requirements.
Prepare a process improvement example
Interviewers for industrial specialist roles almost always ask for a concrete example of how you identified and fixed a production or quality problem. Have a specific, structured story ready that explains the root cause, your intervention, and the measurable outcome.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Many industrial specialist openings are tied to a specific plant or facility, making location non-negotiable after the offer stage. Clarify relocation support, start-date flexibility, and any travel requirements during the final interview round, not after you receive the written offer.
Industrial Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most industrial specialists?
The companies hiring the most industrial specialists right now include L3Harris, Advanced Technology Services, and Maverick Tech, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large manufacturers, and federal agencies consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many industrial specialist jobs are remote?
About 28% of industrial specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to be quality documentation, compliance auditing, and industrial training development, where on-site equipment access is not required daily.
How do you become an industrial specialist?
Start by earning a degree in industrial technology, mechanical engineering technology, or a closely related field. Build hands-on experience through internships, apprenticeships, or technician roles in manufacturing or production environments. Pursue certifications such as OSHA 30, Six Sigma Green Belt, or an ISO auditor credential to strengthen your candidacy. Progress typically moves from technician or associate roles into specialist positions as you demonstrate independent problem-solving on the floor.
Can you get hired as an industrial specialist with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited direct experience if you have relevant technical education, strong safety knowledge, and demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Focus on entry-level or associate industrial specialist titles, highlight any lab work, coursework projects, or internship hours involving industrial equipment, and prioritize companies with formal training programs that onboard less experienced hires into the role.
What does the industrial specialist interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen focused on your background and certifications. A technical interview or practical assessment follows, where you may be asked to interpret a schematic, describe a troubleshooting process, or walk through a past quality or process problem. Final rounds often include a facility or plant tour, a meeting with the operations team, and questions about safety compliance and regulatory experience.
Where can I find and apply to industrial specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to industrial specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, equipment background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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