Line Product Engineering Technician

ABB · Senatobia, MS

Level: Engineer
Team: Manufacturing
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at ABB (industrial) in Senatobia, MS. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support production process definition to ensure optimization of cost, quality, and on-time delivery of product.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, Automation, Time studies

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $96k–$145k.

Median of the low and high ends of 765 live postings that list pay, out of 2257 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Mississippi plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 23 other live manufacturing postings in Mississippi.

Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 10+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Tooling 54%
Team leadership 42%
New product launch 29%
✓ Automation 29%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ Root cause 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: ABB in Senatobia

5 other open roles at this site.

Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
Manufacturing Process Engineer · Process
Project Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
Quality Technician · Quality · Technician
Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift · Production · Supervisor

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responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support production process definition to ensure optimization of cost, quality, and on-time delivery of product. Each day, you will participate in the sequence definition, cycle time calculation, and analysis of the working phases of new production processes/products. You will also showcase your expertise by sharing cycle time data with internal teams.

for the role

◆Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience OR Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant manufacturing experience OR High School Diploma with 6+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; applicable internships, co-ops, or apprenticeships may be counted toward the experience requirement.
◆Manufacturing experience as an Operator, Product Trainer, Technician, Line Coordinator, Quality Technician, or similar role.
◆Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
◆Ability to work 90% of the time on the production floor
◆Experience training and mentoring others
◆Background in Maintenance, Pre-Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related manufacturing disciplines preferred
◆Excellent interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
◆Nice to Have: Experience delivering product training, serving as a trainer or mentor for manufacturing personnel, working as an Automation Technician, or performing hands-on manufacturing, production, maintenance, or technical operations in a fast-paced production environment.

Shift Availability: Positions are available on 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-2:00 AM) , Weekend Nights (Friday-Sunday, 6:00 PM-6:00 AM) , and Compressed Weekend Days (Thursday-Sunday, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM) ; overtime opportunities may be available based on business needs.

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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

Senior Project Lead Engineer

You will be mainly accountable for

•Preparing technical documentation regarding the process phases, related methods, and cycle times.
•Ensuring that updated process and technical documentation are provided to Supply Chain Management teams to support supplier evaluations and proper supplier agreements.
•Providing hands-on support on the production floor by troubleshooting manufacturing issues, identifying root causes, and implementing process improvements to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
•Serving as a technical resource for operators, delivering training on new processes, standard work instructions, and best practices while ensuring successful adoption of operational changes.
•Monitoring and supporting key production KPIs, including line balance, quality performance, productivity, and process adherence, to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
•Participating in the definition of action plans, training of relevant Maintenance and Production teams, and other support activities during the internal/external process and equipment start-up.
•Collaborating closely with operators, maintenance teams, quality personnel, and engineering groups to proactively identify potential production issues, resolve problems quickly, and prevent future disruptions.
•Demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills by coaching operators, conveying corrective actions professionally, fostering a positive team environment, and adapting effectively in a fast-paced, high-change manufacturing setting.