R&D Engineer - Smart Power

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This position reports to

R&D/Technology Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the ELSP (Smart Power) Business and support specifically NEMA enclosed ATS Agile Team in Distribution & Energy Management (DEM) Agile Unit and implement creative, innovative products solutions to provide value to customers, and win in the market. The work model for the role is hybrid. #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division covering three locations in Bloomfield, CT; Senatobia, MS and Mebane, NC. The candidate will start either in Bloomfield or Senatobia and stay for a year and then have the opportunity to relocate to the next location for another year until the business decides on a final permanent location after working in the three listed locations. You will be mainly accountable for: • Displaying strong leadership skills and demonstrable experience in technical fundamentals, quality, safety and compliance, and new product introduction implementation. • Perform a variety of tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, electronics, thermal, software), from concepts and requirements through design, implementation, integration, and testing, to technology transfer or maintenance and operations. • Understand the key drivers for ABB in own business/technology area in order to make judgments and contribute to results and create customer value and work to increase customer satisfaction. • Follow-up and improve activities/projects.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree, or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical power or similar with minimum of 5+ years' experience in development of products & its solutions in Electrical distributions.
• Experience in manufacturing implementation of new and modified designs and experience with design and product documentation, Creo and Windchill preferred.
• Expertise in product and solution level testing desired and experience on working with Global test labs and Certification agency.
• Experience with switches, transfer switches, automatic transfer switches, electrical panelboards, circuit breakers, or similar products or other Electro-Mechanical design and testing experience and knowledge of certification standards for electrical equipment (UL, IEC, IEEE)
• LEAN and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
• Up to 5% domestic travel, international maybe but rare
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory #LI-Hybrid 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. While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $79,800 and $148,200 annually. myBenefitsABB.com