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Water Segment Technical Specialist

ABB · WI · Remote available · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you work with account managers to set a quote strategy and price that can win?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate on competitive positioning instead of just filling in a price.

Tell me about a time you found a spec requirement that others had missed.

What they are checking: Whether their attention to detail protects ABB from costly mistakes after an order is placed.

How do you manage many quotes at once for partners across the country?

What they are checking: Whether they stay responsive and organized, which channel partners value most.

What would you do

A channel partner needs a quote in two days for a bid, but the spec is long and unclear. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can move fast while flagging assumptions and exceptions so the quote is not wrong.

How would you explain the value of ABB drives inside an MCC to a consulting engineer who specifies a competitor?

What they are checking: Whether they can make a respectful, technical case to the people who write the specs.

An OEM partner keeps asking for discounts below your floor. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they protect margin while keeping the partnership strong and looking for other value.

About the work

Walk me through how you build an MCC quotation from a municipal water project spec.

What they are checking: Whether they can read specs carefully and produce accurate, compliant motor control center quotes.

How do you decide whether a project fits Fast Flex, configure-to-order or engineer-to-order MCC?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the trade-offs in cost, lead time and flexibility among the MCC options.

What do water and wastewater customers care about most in motor control equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they know the segment's needs like reliability, municipal standards and long equipment life.

What do you check to make sure a quoted MCC can actually be built and delivered as promised?

What they are checking: Whether they think about project execution, not just winning the quote.

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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: U.S. Segment Strategy Leader - Industry, Buildings & Channel (IBC) __ Will partner with Account Managers to develop and deliver Motor Control Center (MCC) quotations for Strategic Water Channel Partners and MCC OEM Partners across the United States. You will play a key role in defining and driving quotation strategy, collaborating with internal stakeholders to align on competitive positioning, technical solutions, pricing, and project execution requirements. You will ensure the quote strategy is effectively communicated, executed, and delivered in a manner that supports customer satisfaction and business growth. Quotations may include Fast Flex, Configure-to-Order (CTO), Engineer-to-Order (ETO), or hybrid MCC solutions and must be developed with a high degree of accuracy, responsiveness, and compliance with customer specifications, municipal standards, and project-specific requirements. Key Responsibilities : • Supports the Water Segment Business Development Leader and Account Managers in identifying, developing, and converting opportunities within the Water & Wastewater market. • Reviews customer inquiries, project specifications, equipment drawings, control schematics, and application requirements to determine the most technically appropriate and commercially viable ABB solution. • Develops budgetary and firm-price quotations, technical proposals, submittal packages, and bid support documentation for MCC, VFD, and related Water & Wastewater solutions. • Coordinates quotation strategy with Account Managers, local sales teams, channel partners, product management, and factory engineering. • Provides technical support during customer meetings, product presentations, project reviews, and negotiations. • Performs application analysis and harmonic evaluations. Provides MCC drawings, dimensions, technical documentation, and engineering support throughout the quotation and project lifecycle. • Delivers product, application, and solution training to sales teams, channel partners, OEMs, and customers. Coordinates compliance with federal, state, municipal, and project-specific procurement requirements. • Maintains awareness of industry trends, municipal bidding practices, competitive activities, and emerging technologies. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant work experience OR Associate's degree and 10+ years of relevant work experience. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline is preferred. • Minimum 3+ years of experience in the sales, application engineering, technical support, or engineering of VFDs, MCCs, or related industrial automation products. • Working knowledge of MCCs, VFDs, Water & Wastewater systems, industrial communication protocols, and power distribution applications. • Demonstrated ability to interpret technical specifications, equipment drawings, control schematics, and customer requirements. • Experience developing quotations, technical proposals, submittal packages, and customer-facing technical documentation. Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce is highly preferred. 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. More About Us 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. MyBenefitsABB.com 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 • 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. While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $130,000 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus. Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what’s next. Run What Runs the World. #ABBCareers #RunwithABB 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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