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Process Engineer

ABB · New Berlin, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you improved line balance or capacity. What did you measure before and after?

What they are checking: Whether they have delivered measurable throughput gains with a clear method.

Tell me about a standardization effort you led across more than one line or site. What resistance did you hit?

What they are checking: Whether they can drive consistency across teams and handle pushback from people used to their own way.

Tell me about a defect you traced back to its root cause. What tools did you use?

What they are checking: Whether they use structured problem solving like 5 Whys or fishbone instead of fixing symptoms.

What would you do

You'd own processes for numerous production lines. How would you decide which line gets your attention first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by data on quality, capacity and safety rather than by who complains loudest.

Operators on second shift aren't following the documented process, and quality is slipping. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find out why people deviate before enforcing, since the process itself may be the problem.

This role is fully onsite in New Berlin. How much of your day do you expect to spend on the floor versus at a desk?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a process engineer earns trust by being present where the work happens.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd run a PFMEA on a production line you just inherited.

What they are checking: Whether they know how to use PFMEA to find and rank real failure risks, not fill out a form.

How do you identify and control CTQs on an assembly line?

What they are checking: Whether they can link customer-critical characteristics to specific process controls and checks.

A new product is coming to one of your lines in three months. Walk me through how you'd prepare.

What they are checking: Whether they understand new product introduction steps like work instructions, trials, fixtures and training.

What does a smart process mean to you on a factory floor?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical ideas about error-proofing, data collection and automation suited to the Smart Process Design team.

How do you keep process documentation current when changes happen every week?

What they are checking: Whether they treat documentation as a living tool that operators rely on, not an afterthought.

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The full job description

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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: Engineering Manager __ The Process Engineer is responsible for numerous production lines to ensure consistent execution, standardization, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving process effectiveness and aligning engineering practices with strategic production goals. The Process Engineer plays a key role in maintaining high-performance production lines, integrating new products, and ensuring quality and capacity targets are met. The work model for the role is: Onsite in New Berlin, WI. This role is contributing to the Smart Process Design Team in New Berlin, WI. You will report to the Process Engineering Team Lead. You will be mainly accountable for: • Maintaining and improving line productivity and quality by implementing smart processes. • Owning the manufacturing processes, documentation, and best practices for both current and new products of numerous production lines. • Monitoring and improving overall line performance, balance, and capacity while ensuring effective execution of PFMEA, CTQs, and quality initiatives. Our team dynamics: You will join a high performing team of Process Engineers as part of a larger Smart Process Design Team. Qualifications for the role: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or Related Field. Master’s degree, a plus. • 3+ years in Manufacturing including an enhanced knowledge of lean manufacturing, process standardization, line balance & capacity, PFMEA, and quality initiatives. • You are passionate about driving change through innovation and collaboration. • You are immersed in modern manufacturing process and strategic engineering practices. • You are at ease communicating in a team environment. • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. More about us ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. 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. 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. 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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