R&D Associate Engineer

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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 strategic technology direction by contributing your own ideas for identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative technology, software and solutions. Each day, you will assist the Research and Development (R&D) team by executing your assigned tasks and using technical knowledge in a structured way. You will also showcase your expertise by staying abreast of the state of the art and actively applying this knowledge. You will be mainly accountable for: • Working as a reliable contributor in R&D projects Using technical know-how in your own area of competence to solve problems. • Supporting the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost), and raising and addressing risks. • Knowing some of the key drivers for ABB in your own area and performing activities in line with the current direction.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with minimum of 3+ years' experience in design and development of products or Equivalent with professional diploma certificate with minimum of 5+ years' experience in design and development of products
• Experience in manufacturing implementation of new and modified designs preferred.
• Expertise in high volume manufacturing processes, including stamping, molding, welding, assembly, and automation.
• Experience with CAD design and product documentation, Creo and Windchill preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze test data and solve design issues.
• Experience defining, designing, and integrating cost effective, compliant solutions.
• Track record executing product design projects in teams and individually.
• Experience working with standards and standards compliance.
• Experience with Switches, Transfer switches, Automatic transfer switches, electrical panelboards, circuit breakers, or similar products or other Electro-Mechanical design and testing experience.
• Experience in Mechanical design related to electrical components or equipment.
• Previous experience with automated generation of Bill of Materials.
• Proven record of engineering analysis and design execution success.
• Experience on thermal, stress, structural and short circuit, and analysis, using Creo as modeling tool.
• LEAN/Six Sigma - Green Belt certified preferred.
• 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 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 $61,900 and $115,100 annually. myBenefitsABB.com