Executive Assistant - Robotics

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In this role, you will provide general administrative services and secretarial assistance for local country, function and business level executives in Robotics and Discrete Automation, in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

This position reports to

Robotics US Country Leader

Your responsibilities

• Performs complex administrative activities and takes responsibility for delivering specific department processes/programs.
• Conducts research, compiles and issues special reports, prepares presentations, organization charts, correspondence, etc. and other documents as requested.
• Responsible for different communication tasks within the area of responsibility, ensuring knowledge and information is shared and keeping others up to date.
• Implements ABB processes and initiates continuous improvement of administrative processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Acts as point of contact for internal/external inquiries by phone and email, initiates action and makes judgments about urgency of issues. Provides confidential support to individual executives and/or management team members.
• Arranges business critical internal/external events, including travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodation, conference registration, visiting speakers etc.
• Provides financial support at a department/project level and monitors budget spend. Will also raise and approve requisitions, invoices, etc.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR High School/GED with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Must possess the skills necessary to work with senior level managers and global stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office 365).
• Capable of supporting internal teams including correspondence globally within the business and externally with customers as needed.
• Must be able to execute complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped over 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. We support their transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. www.abb.com/robotics We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid