Mechanical Design Engineer

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ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

Role Overview

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Work Model: Hybrid - requires on-site presence at factory, ABB office, or customer site for survey

This role is contributing to the design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for Compact Secondary Substations (CSS), Ecoflex switchgear, and SSU (secondary switch units). Main stakeholders are the engineering team including electrical designers, engineers, project managers, and externally with manufacturers or customers.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify the standard designs of equipment, systems, or installations, including standard specifications for manufacturing, fabrication, or construction, using standard design concepts
• Design engineering solutions, including drawings and calculations according to contract specifications
• Contribute to design reviews and design verification and modify the design, as necessary
• Contribute to the preparation of specific aspects of design assignments to meet the contractual obligations, adhering to relevant standards, safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements
• Ensure that Bill of Materials for the project meets contractual obligations and project gross margin requirements by not generating Project Left-Over Material
• Coordinate with manufacturing and testing functions to ensure the designs are appropriately manufactured / staged and tested, updating the engineering deliverables as built
• Use standard processes and tools and assist in developing new processes and tools for the reuse of technical solutions
• Conduct prototype reviews, testing, and incorporate feedback to refine and finalize production designs

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or related fields
• 3–5 years (or more) experience in mechanical design of switchgear, CSS, substation equipment or similar
• Proficiency with CAD tools: Solid Works, AutoCAD, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge in sheet metal detailing, structural design, enclosures, and fabrication processes
• Familiarity with electrical switchgear codes and standards (IEC, AS/NZ, etc.)

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