ABB Ltd

R&D Engineer

ABB Ltd$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required
  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or product design
  • Proficient in solid modeling CAD software (e.g., Solidworks)
  • Strong collaborative and communication skills
  • Experience in thermal and structural evaluation preferred
  • Knowledge of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes
  • Project Management experience in manufacturing is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Generate and document mechanical design project requirements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality designs
  • Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • Design and release mechanical prototypes and support their fabrication
  • Lead initiatives to improve product designs and reduce costs
  • Transform conceptual designs into detailed engineering documentation
  • Work with diverse business areas to ensure comprehensive product development

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plan options (PPO or HDHP)
  • Two dental plan options available
  • Comprehensive vision benefits
  • Company-paid life insurance and short/long term disability
  • Parental leave up to 6 weeks
  • 401k plan with company contributions
  • Employee discount program and assistance resources
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Chapter Lead

In this role you will have the opportunity to utilize you skills and technical expertise to generate mechanical design project requirements.. Each day, you will design, test to meet those requirements and document your designs. You will also showcase your expertise by participating in cost reduction projects and coordination with the technical teams within our Critical Power business.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Critical Power business in Richmond, VA.

Job Qualifications:
  • Contributing to the mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) required for the development of new or enhanced models of critical power equipment.
  • Working with others cross-functionally to deliver designs in a timely manner with high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations and project requirements.
  • Contributing to design reviews and verification following the established design review process, providing feedback on designs and making modifications
  • Designing and releasing mechanical prototypes, supporting the fabrication of those prototypes, and leading the improvement process following prototype fabrication
  • Leading product design improvement opportunities to reduce product cost
  • Supporting in converting conceptual designs into engineering documentation and in maintaining existing products.
  • Working with all areas of the business (production, supply chain, service, etc.) to ensure products being developed or enhanced meet the needs of the entire business

Job Requirements:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, or product design
  • Knowledge of solid modeling CAD design software (Solidworks, etc.) required
  • A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills
  • Experienced in thermal and structural evaluation, and PLM software a plus
  • Experience interpreting and applying electrical safety standards (UL/IEC, etc.) a plus.
  • Knowledge sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.
  • Project Management experience with hands on experience in manufacturing environment a plus

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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

Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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
NASDAQ

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