Courtney Pickett, 28
Product Specialist, ABB NEMA Motors Division
ABB
Fort Smith, AR, United States
What Makes Courtney an Engineering Leader
Courtney brings a blend of technical and business expertise to her role as product specialist in ABB’s NEMA Motors Division. With a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA, she connects engineering precision with market strategy, guiding motor products from concept through launch.
Collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and marketing, Courtney translates complex motor technologies into clear customer value and equips sales teams with the tools they need. As a young professional in a male-dominated field, she has earned the respect of colleagues and leadership through confidence, adaptability and forward-looking insight.
Leadership & Industry Contributions
Courtney combines technical expertise with communication skills to help shape the future of industrial manufacturing. She leads product development teams and manages ABB’s portfolios for severe-duty, washdown and pump motors, driving innovation that meets evolving customer needs.
She develops and delivers internal training programs that strengthen employee expertise while also presenting technical and industry-focused sessions at trade shows, customer events and conferences. Courtney authors bylined articles, case studies and white papers that educate manufacturers about emerging technologies and industry trends.
As one of ABB’s technical spokespersons, Courtney represents the company through media interviews, webinars and podcasts, translating complex engineering concepts into practical insights. Her ability to lead product strategy while educating customers, employees and the industry has made her a respected leader and trusted voice in manufacturing.
A Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Courtney successfully led a process-improvement project that reduced the engineering order-entry process by more than 18%. The initiative streamlined internal operations, improved efficiency and helped shorten lead times for ABB customers. It also demonstrated her ability to identify continuous-improvement opportunities, implement data-driven solutions and deliver measurable business results.
Why Courtney Chose This Career
Courtney would not say she chose this career path as much as she grew into it. After establishing her foundation at ABB on the custom engineering team, she realized she was drawn to roles focused on the bigger picture and long-term impact.
Transitioning into product management provided that opportunity. The role allows Courtney to contribute to business strategy while collaborating across a wide range of teams, an experience she finds rewarding and continually challenging.
