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IE工程师(仓储物流规划)

ABB is hiring an IE工程师(仓储物流规划) in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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  • On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include Agv, Conveyor and Factory Simulation.
  • Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Industrial Engineer responsible for factory layout planning, internal material flow optimization, and lean manufacturing transformation.

AgvConveyorFactory Simulation
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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:

Production Engineering Manager


Your role
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for factory‑level layout planning, internal material flow optimization, capacity modelling, and standard time system development. This role drives lean transformation across the entire production ecosystem – optimizing spatial utilization, streamlining logistics routes, reducing non‑value‑added movements, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making for facility planning. The engineer collaborates with production, logistics, and facility teams to design efficient workflows, ensuring the factory good at safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The work model for the role is: onsite

You will be mainly accountable for

• Lead factory layout planning and optimization, including shop‑floor zoning, workstation placement, aisle design, and utility routing, to maximize space utilization and operational flexibility.
• Design and continuously improve internal material flow systems – including supermarket sizing, milk‑run routes, conveyance methods (AGV, conveyor, forklift), and inbound/outbound logistics – to minimize transportation waste and inventory holding.
• Lead value‑stream mapping (VSM) and kaizen events to eliminate waste (Muda) and drive continuous improvement in productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with product engineering and production teams to assess new product introductions (NPI) and design optimal manufacturing processes from a layout and logistics perspective.
• Develop and maintain factory digital models (factory simulation) to support scenario planning, investment decisions, and capacity ramp‑up strategies.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as floor space utilization, material handling cost per unit, distance travelled per part, and labor productivity.
• Support 6S and safety initiatives by designing ergonomic workstations and ensuring compliant material flow paths.
• Participate in factory digitalization projects to integrate real‑time location systems and warehouse management systems (WMS) with production information flow.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 3 years of solid experience in factory layout design, material flow optimization, and capacity planning within a manufacturing environment (preferably in assembly or robotics industries).
• Proficiency in simulation and layout tools such as AutoCAD, Plant Simulation, FlexSim, or Arena.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing tools – VSM, standardized work, kanban, pull systems, and TPM.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment (AGV, conveyor, lift tables) and warehouse design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfortable working with large datasets (Excel, Power BI, SQL).
• Genuine interest in engineering with a curious and inquisitive mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; fluent in spoken and written English.

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.

How we rate this

IE工程师(仓储物流规划) at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Industrial EngineeringLayout PlanningMaterial FlowLean ManufacturingValue Stream MappingAgvConveyorFactory Simulation

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  1. Tell me about a project where industrial engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
  2. Tell me about a project where layout planning was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where material flow was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where lean manufacturing was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where value stream mapping was part of your work. What did you do?

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