Product Engineer

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Working as a Product Engineer, you will drive improvements in Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) in Pinetops, North Carolina. In this role, the product engineer for Flexitest products provides technical support related to the development and production of FT test switches, including their accessories such as test plugs and various hardware. The role also includes estimating production costs and recommending design changes to simplify production processes, reduce costs, improve product quality and meet special customer requirements. Under limited direction, you will perform a variety of complex engineering assignments requiring in depth knowledge of mechanical/electrical engineering as it pertains to the design and analysis of the FT product line. In addition, you must be well versed in related engineering disciplines to support overall product design, analysis and manufacture. Assignments typically require the use of advanced and innovative techniques as well as the ability to effectively communicate with people from various backgrounds and education levels. Proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction.

This position reports to

Engineering Manager III

Your responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate all aspects of the FT product line, including manufacturing processes, individual components, application requirements and special customer requirements. Manufacturing processes include: general assembly, thermoplastic molding, sheet metal forming and low voltage testing
• Work directly with testing and manufacturing associates to fully understand internal manufacturing processes to ensure employee safety, improve quality and reduce lead times and costs. Create, review and maintain production specifications such as BOM’s (Bill of material), production instructions and testing requirements. Design or modify fixtures to improve production
• Work directly with sales, product management, quality and design engineering to address customer concerns, identify potential product improvements, participate in design reviews and launch new products in manufacturing. Work with customer service to set up new switch styles to meet customers application needs
• Offer optimized design suggestions for components such as switch blades, plastic components, hinge systems and various other mechanical components that result in safety, quality, or cost improvements. Work in partnership with suppliers to improve part quality and maintain production capacity. Implement design changes using CAD (​Computer Aided Design) software and GD&T techniques
• Act as principal investigator or lead a cross functional team investigating product issues, including field failures, internal testing failures, manufacturing issues and customer complaints. Must be capable of developing and carrying out specific plans for determining root cause and implementing corrective action
• Review application requirements and/or customer specific application requests and recommend changes to specifications and drawings needed to meet these requirements. Design in house test plans/procedures to ensure finished unit meets applicable internal, customer and industry specifications

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a degree in a related field and minimum 1 to 3 years of electro mechanical design/manufacturing experience
• Familiar with the design of electro mechanical components and the selection, specification, and testing of conductive and insulating materials
• Ability to effectively use the following computer applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
• Good communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals from varying educational and cultural backgrounds
• Capable of using English as primary communication language. Secondary languages include Spanish and French
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

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

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. 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 [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid