Product Engineer

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This position reports to:

Engineering Manager

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The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to implement the standard designs of equipment, systems, or installations, including standard specifications for manufacturing, fabrication, or construction, using standard design concepts. Each day, you will review and implement engineering solutions, including drawings and calculations according to contract specifications. You will also showcase your expertise by contributing to design reviews, design verification, and modifications, as necessary.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Review and Implement engineering changes across products and coordinating the deliverables between cross functional teams; Contribute to design/manufacturing reviews and verification, providing feedback on modifications as needed

• Ensure the manufacturing line has the support required to meet market demand by monitoring, creating/verifying work instructions, and taking a proactive approach to remove barriers that would impede achieving this goal

• Lead, correct, and monitor all data related to power protection products using the manufacturing unit's PLM/ERP systems such as setting up, tacking and maintaining material master data, manufacturing bill of materials (mBOM), product costing and optimization.

• Work with others cross-functionally to deliver designs in a timely manner with high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations and project requirements; Work directly with cross functional team to implement, localize, and outsource products and manufacturing opportunities.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor degree in electrical/mechanical engineering, preferred

• Minimum 5 years experience in lean manufacturing, operations or engineering

• Knowledge of electromechanical design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings and schematics, and design for manufacturing in all the above

• Experience interpreting and applying electrical safety standards (UL/IEC, etc.), a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, SAP, (PTC Windchill, a plus)

• Proficient in Excel Data analysis and Reports; Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Experience in CAD/SolidWorks, a plus

• Strong multitasking and organizational skills; must be goals oriented, analytic, and methodical

• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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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