ABB Ltd

Mechanical Project Engineer

ABB Ltd$89K — $131K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-8 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in Mine Hoisting, Heavy Industries, or Mining.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and registration with a Professional Engineering Regulator.
  • Proficiency in engineering tools like SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
  • Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and brake control systems.
  • Experience with machine design of heavy equipment.
  • Ability to safely use hand tools and measurement equipment.
  • Strong commitment to safety protocols and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Act as ABB's technical leader for mechanical systems on Mine Hoisting projects.
  • Assist project managers with technical reviews involving stakeholders like customers and vendors.
  • Custom design mine hoists, sheaves, hydraulics, and large-scale conveyance systems.
  • Support project managers in navigating claims and adhering to safety standards.
  • Create work plans and cost estimates for project responsibilities, delivering on time and within budget.
  • Resolve technical issues for customers both remotely and on-site across North America and South America.
  • Supervise installations and commissioning of mechanical systems on-site.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options including remote, hybrid, or office-based.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse mining projects across multiple countries.
  • Contribution to cutting-edge mining technologies and systems.
  • Potential for a bonus in addition to base salary.
  • Supportive environment promoting personal and professional development.
Full Job Description
Your role and responsibilities

Working as a project engineer, you will act as the responsible engineer for mechanical systems for mine hoist projects in the Process Industries Business in the Americas, providing technical details, costs and deliverables for projects.

Reporting to the Engineering manager, you will make technical recommendations in various phases of underground mining projects top ensure successful execution of project deliverables on time, within budget and in line with the quality and safety guidelines.

  • Acts as an ABB technical leader for mechanical systems of Mine Hoisting projects.
  • Assisting project managers and project leaders in technical reviews and discussions with customers, partners, sub-contractors, and vendors
  • Custom design of mine hoists, sheaves, hydraulics, brakes and large-scale conveyance systems.
  • Assisting project managers with claims, customer specifications and safety standards.
  • Creates works plans and cost estimates for work in own area of responsibility and proactively managers this work to deliver the agreed program on time, on quality and at the targets cost.
  • Helping customers resolve technical issues both remotely and at various mine sites in Canada, United States, Mexico and South America for the equivalent of 6 to 10 weeks per year.
  • Responsibility for the installations and commissioning supervision on site for these mechanical systems.
  • Performing inspections of equipment on site and creating reports for life cycle status and recommending maintenance and repair actions.
  • Assists in creating proposals for engineering projects through provision of drawings, bills of material and engineering hours for own discipline.
  • Maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction by providing excellent service at all stages of the project.


Qualifications for the role

  • 3-8 years of experience in Mine Hoisting, Heavy Industries or Mining working as a Mechanical Engineer.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and member of Professional Engineering Regulator (PEO, APEGS, OIQ or equivalent). P. Eng designation is an asset.
  • Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes and tools, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and brake control systems.
  • Knowledge of machine design of heavy equipment.
  • Experience using hand tools and measurement equipment.
  • A strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.
  • A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies.
  • A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • Presentation and communication skills in English. French and/or Spanish would be an asset.


Locations:

Hiring open to all locations in Canada, working either remote, hybrid or office.

This position is a new role.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $89,400 and $131,120 annually and is bonus eligible.

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About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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