ABB - R&D Engineer Position

About ABB

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Position Overview

Reports to: NAM R&D Team Leader

Location: Raleigh, NC, USA

Work Model: Hybrid (may change to on-site depending on needs)

Department: Electrification/Service/R&D

About the Role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB's success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design, development, and manufacturing implementation of Medium Voltage (MV) and/or Low Voltage (LV) Electrical Distribution product R&D programs using Gate Management process aligned to Service ANSI/NEMA Markets
• Plan, execute, and report on the technical design, schedule, and test results of a program with guidance from senior engineering resources
• Design, develop, analyze, and document product designs which meet the functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements of the customer or market
• Create and maintain technical documentation for all design work and present material for technical review including but not limited to tolerance loops, drawings, bill of materials, product cost, problem and action lists, risk management, and failure root cause analysis reviews
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, instruction manuals, project notebooks, and design and test documentation
• Arrange design reviews, analyze concepts, and cost effectiveness of the Mechanical/Electrical designs
• Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing
• Assist Purchasing on supplier selection and component evaluation
• Protect inventions following ABB intellectual property guidelines
• Responsible for tracking cost and reporting in ABB Project cost tracking system (NORRD)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering plus 8 years of design experience in Electrical Distribution product lines related to Medium Voltage and/or Low Voltage technologies
• Highly skilled in Medium Voltage (MV) and/or Low Voltage (LV) Electrical Distribution product line involving MV CBs and/or LV ACBs/MCCBs/Switches or equivalent products using Parametric modelling tools
• CREO/Solidworks for ANSI/NEMA markets
• Enhanced knowledge of PLM systems (i.e. Windchill), exposure to SAP systems and working knowledge in UL/CSA/NEC/OSHA standards
• Passionate about being Collaborative, curious and exhibit care as a team player
• Fluent in English communication
• Current US VISA/work permit and authorized to work in US
• Able to travel 10% (domestic and international)

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

About ABB Electrification Services

ABB Electrification Services digitally transforms the future through safe, smart and sustainable electrification solutions, services and products.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

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.

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