ABB Posted August 14, 2026

Cobot Application Engineer

Shanghai, Shanghai, China FULL_TIME
Controls Engineering

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About this opportunity

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:

Sales Manager-Cobot Ecosystem

Your Role and Responsibilities :

Work model: onsite

Serve as a key technical resource to support Cobots sales and customers throughout the sales process by selecting & adapting ABB Cobot products to customer applications, which includes:

Develop application packages & solutions of ABB Cobot products.

Adapt and integrate ABB Cobots with peripheral ecological products. Collaborate with Product Manager & R&D team to optimize ABB Cobot products to enhance the user experience.

Provide deep development support for Cobot products to meet customer specification.

Design typical application solutions of ABB Cobot products and optimize development and implementation costs as well as resources needed.

Support the sales team in pre-sales activities.

Qualifications for the Role:

Bachelor's degree or above in electrical automation or related fields.

2+ years work experience in the industrial/collaborative robot industry. Familiar with common applications of robots, relevant application development experience with ABB robots is a plus.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Strong communication skills, able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

More about us:

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.

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.

Job details

Seniority
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Role
Controls Engineering
Industry
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Location
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Employment type
FULL_TIME
Travel
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How this role compares

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45Countries represented

Salary context

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Lowest disclosed · Associate Mechatronics Field Engineer · FANUC America $5,300/yr – $85,000/yr
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Peer group range $45,150 – $172,000 (median $111,963)

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