Senior R&D Engineer - Low Voltage Motor Control Center

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Your role in this position will be to initiate and drive technology and/or product development using in depth technical expertise in a specific area or a broad range of skills in a technical field. You will be responsible for design and development of Low Voltage Motor Control Centers for the North America market.

This position reports to

R&D Team Manager

Your responsibilities

• Develop new designs, cost reductions and design modifications that will assure product and technology leadership in accordance with the company’s strategic plan
• Interface with Product Managers, Project Managers and R&D (Research and Development) Engineers during product development and enhancement process to ensure that customer feedback and concerns are addressed in the design
• Prepare project level and product documentation based on the requirements
• Document product robustness using simulations, analysis and testing methods
• Evaluate test plans and test results
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, instruction manuals, project notebooks and design and test documentation
• Arrange design reviews, analyze concepts and cost effectiveness of the hardware designs
• Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing. Assist Purchasing on supplier selection and component evaluation
• Write papers, participate in technical meetings, seminars and conferences
• Protect inventions following ABB intellectual property guidelines
• Ensure that development documentation protocols and procedures are followed in accordance with established R&D and QA process and ISO 9001
• Prepare and maintain product cost estimates and project plans
• May require some travel (domestic as well as international)

Your background

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering and minimum 8 years in a Product Design related role
• Master Degree in Mechanical engineering and 5 years of hands on Design experience preferred
• Strong experience in 3D modeling and 2D drawing and ability to lead and teach others in the use of required software
• Strong background in Mechanical Design
• Excellent oral, writing and documentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Technical leadership ability
• Experience in Low Voltage ANSI MCC design
• ANSI standards knowledge
• Type Testing knowledge/experience at independent labs
• Creo and Windchill 3D software super user
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• 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
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

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