Project Engineer AMR

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Senior Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our high-performance team. In this role, you will help the Global team design, develop, and lead the integration of our AMR product catalog—Flexley Tug, Flexley Mover, and Flexley Stack—across various work environments in the UK. You will also implement technical and technological solutions, ensuring successful project delivery on time, within budget, and in line with quality and safety guidelines.

Location: ABB facilities in Milton Keynes, and client sites inside the UK.


Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.


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.


Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Identify and define technical requirements for projects.
• Ensure system development meets analysis and design requirements within safety standards.
• Validate solutions within the planned period and at the lowest possible cost, resolving issues as they arise.
• Manage and develop the PEM to ensure proper system implementation at client sites.
• Create and deliver work plans, budgets, and risk assessments relevant to your engineering discipline.
• Manage safety to reduce occupational risks and eliminate accidents during project development and start-up.
• Ensure clear, reliable, and technically accurate documentation throughout the process.
• Support project managers and lead engineers in technical reviews, customer discussions, and problem resolution, both remotely and on-site.
  
  
  

Qualifications for the Role

• At least 5 years’ experience in customer service and incident resolution with technical or managerial experience in PLC programming environments.
• Solid knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools, including PLC programming under IEC61131 and structured text (ST).
• Strong focus on safe work practices and adherence to workplace safety guidelines.
• High level of self-motivation, curiosity, and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Professional competence in general and technical English, both spoken and written.
• You are passionate about Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles
• Relevant engineering qualifications and have a demonstrated track record in AMR deployment and commissioning
• You hold current UK driving license valid
  
  
  

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Private medical cover
• Generous bonus scheme
  
  

For the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.


More about us

ABB Robotics is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation, and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped over 500,000 robot solutions and employ more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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