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Mechanical Engineer R&D

Full-time

ABB Inc

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:
VP, Regional Business Line Manager - Induction Motors

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In this role, you will support product maintenance, technology design, and development initiatives aligned with business growth and cost reduction objectives. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and contributes to the maintenance, design, and development of Motors and Generators (>500 hp). Based in the United States, this position plays a key role in delivering innovative solutions for Above NEMA (A‑NEMA) platforms.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Motion Division in the US.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Provide lifecycle technical support for existing and new Above NEMA (A‑NEMA) product offerings
  • Collaborate with Local Business Lines (LBLs) and Modification Centers on lifecycle maintenance and product modifications
  • Support senior and mid-level R&D engineers in the development of new Motors and Generators tailored to regional market requirements
  • Collect, review, and analyze engineering data, technical documentation, test results, and reports
  • Create concept and detailed design drawings using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Creo

Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 0-5 years of experience in rotating machinery design and development or application of Motors and Generators
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in product application or development of Motors and Generators
  • Working knowledge of NEMA, IEC, CSA, and IEEE standards
  • Experience with finite element analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation)
  • Familiarity with Lean Product Development methodologies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications
  • Candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
More about us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the 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 View phone number on us.fitly.work.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities 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 View phone number on us.fitly.work or by sending an email to View email address on us.fitly.work . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability
  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
  • Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
  • Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program
Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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