Application Engineer

• ABB Robotics

About ABB

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 Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank 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.

About the Role

Reports to: Local Lead Manager Robotics (RA) Baltics

Work Model: Hybrid (#)

As an Application Engineer you'll shape high-quality engineering solutions from design and documentation to testing, installation, and commissioning support. You'll work closely with project teams to finalize secure-by-design concepts, resolve technical challenges, and contribute to customer proposals. Along the way, you'll apply design-for-excellence principles, verify compliance with standards, and share best practices across projects.

This role supports the ABB Robotics in Latvia, working closely with project management, supply chain, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and service teams.

Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design, develop, and deploy robotic applications for industrial and commercial environments
• Integrate robots with PLCs, vision systems, conveyors, and other automation components
• Program and optimize robotic systems for performance, safety, and reliability
• Support commissioning, testing, and on-site troubleshooting
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver complete automation solutions
• Provide technical documentation and user training

Team Dynamics

You will join a collaborative, skilled, and knowledge-sharing team where learning and continuous improvement are part of our culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field
• Experience working with PLCs and fieldbus systems
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots is desirable
• Solid understanding of robotics safety standards is desirable
• Proficiency in robot programming languages and development environments and the ability to read, interpret, and create electrical and mechanical schematics is desirable
• Skills in robot offline programming, simulation, vision systems, sensors, and basic CAD tools is desirable
• Strong problem-solving, clear communication, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple projects
• Fluency in Latvian and English allows for seamless collaboration with stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary starting at 2,200€ gross, based on qualifications and experience
• Additional yearly bonus
• Private health insurance
• Sports compensation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Modern tools and resources

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

Contact

For more information, please get in touch with Talent partner Jana, +372 5680 0954.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.