VAVE Engineer at ABB in Czechia

VAVE Engineer Location: Plzen, Plzeňský kraj, Czechia 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: Team Leader __ Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completing the corresponding engineering assignments. The work model for the role is: hybrid This role is contributing to the Excitation Team in Pilsen EUOPC. You will be mainly accountable for: Target: contributing to cost-efficiency initiative success with specific focus on key system components optimization – to identify a clear target in K $ Reporting to: System Standardization Initiative Leader or SCM Initiative Leader Evaluating, promoting and improving designs for cost-effectiveness, manufacturing improvements, increased quality, and value of released products and systems (not part of gate processes and product development) Implementing the value engineering strategy and system standardization vision Identifying and driving cost reduction initiatives with system standards, supply chain, and operations, defining and maintaining the project schedule for assigned cost reduction programs, monitor progress, and drive execution Recommending design/components reviews to meet production requirements for products or processes including developing test plans, coordinating engineering document changes Leading Value Analysis and Value Engineering projects with production and execution team Developing modular portfolio/Standardization of part families to support Engineering teams and exploring new cost-effective technologies and sources with Sourcing team Collaborating suppliers to find cost-effective materials or processes, identify cost drivers and propose alternatives Qualifications for the role Knowledge of Excitation Systems or Power Electrical components and engineering/system Proven experience in Value Analysis/Value Engineering, design and cost optimization Proven experience in cost modeling / should costing and explore new cost effective technologies and sources Have CAD and CAE software experiences Have solid PC skills with knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook. Be able to speak fluent English and demonstrate oral and written communication skills in a globally spread organization with different functions You hold current country specific VISA/work permit Benefits We also offer our employees the following benefits: Annual financial bonus Flexible working hours Possibility of working from home (Home Office) Meal plan 5 weeks vacation Further career development (development within branches worldwide) Office in the center of Pilsen (train, bus, tram nearby) Language courses - group and individual Mobile phone + business preferential tariff for you and up to 5 family members Leave from work for extraordinary events (wedding, birth of a child, funeral, donation, moving) Company events (Christmas party, Family day, Career days, team building and others) Multi Sport Card – sports and leisure activities Contribution for benefit portal (2-3%) Discounts with our partners (purchase of cars, train transport, tours, etc.) More about us ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner. We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services. Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World. 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.