Electrical Design Engineer

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This position reports to

Sustaining Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will utilize your broad electrical engineering experience to respond to Engineering Service Requests (ESR's) which includes reviewing customer specifications, drawings and requirements in order to develop and configure new and alternative product solutions. You will have responsibility for understanding the application and functionality of the products, and applicable requirements and agency standards of the products. The work model for the role is: Onsite This role is contributing to the ABB Electrification Installation Products division at the Manufacturing Facility in Hackettstown, NJ. You will be mainly accountable for: • Perform various engineering tasks involving such functions as analysis, design, development and assembly, while working from instructions, drawings, proposals, specifications, and other pertinent information. • Perform engineering documentation and control activities for electrical schematics, drawings, BOMs, instruction sheets, technical data sheet creation and modification, and Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) utilizing a global life cycle management system (GPLM). • Responsible for ensuring that specified engineering criteria are suitable for the proposed application and recommend appropriate design revisions. • Conduct cross functional design reviews to ensure that proposed design solutions meet all Customer requirements as well as manufacturing standards. Our team dynamics: You will join a talented, dedicated team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 2- 3 years experience in product R&D, sustaining or similar engineering role.
• Experience using CAD software (preferably ProE/Creo) and creating electrical line diagrams / schematics is required.
• PTC Windchill experience is a plus.
• Must have strong analytical skills with a solutions-oriented, engineering problem solving mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a project team environment, as well as working independently to support and deliver effective solutions for assigned engineering projects.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in the United States.

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division's products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions. 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. #LI-Onsite myBenefitsABB.com