ABB Ltd

Senior Mechanical Engineer

ABB Ltd$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of experience in Electric Motors or rotating equipment design
  • Knowledge of electric motor technologies and advanced design methodologies (FEA)
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance including UL, CSA, CE, IEEE, IEC, NEMA
  • Proven ability to create detailed engineering documentation and manage design changes
  • Strong mechanical performance fundamentals across various manufacturing processes
  • Proficiency in engineering analysis, data reporting, and technical presentations
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, or PMP Certifications; familiar with SAP, Ansys, AutoCAD, SolidWorks CSWP.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze electric motors with expert-level competence
  • Conduct advanced technical analyses for airflow, vibration, and sound optimization
  • Lead design initiatives focusing on manufacturing efficiency and cost reduction
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and generate intellectual property
  • Document findings and translate business drivers into engineering solutions

Benefits

  • Choice of two medical plans, including a Health Savings Account option
  • Two dental plan options and vision benefits
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave and short-term disability coverage
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions and Employee Stock Acquisition Plan
  • 11 paid holidays and a permissive vacation policy
  • Employee assistance programs and health advocate resources
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Engineering Manager

The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for creating, developing, and maintaining high quality mechanical design solutions to support new product development, continuous improvement, and plant/production needs. This role contributes to mechanical design excellence by applying advanced analysis skills, implementing efficient design practices and ensuring alignment with engineering standards.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Electric Motor Design & Analysis - Expert-level competence in motor design, performance optimization, and complex problem-solving using both FEA and closed-form solutions
  • Advanced Technical Analysis - Proficiency in airflow, vibration, and sound level analysis with ability to pro-pose and validate improvement opportunities
  • Design Leadership & Optimization - Experience leading design initiatives with focus on manufacturing considerations, cost reduction, and comprehensive testing and validation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation - Skilled at working across technical and functional teams, generating IP, documenting findings for diverse audiences, and translating business drivers into technical solutions


Qualifications for the role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and minimum 8 years experience with Electric Motors or rotating equipment design including knowledge of electric motor technologies, advanced design methodologies (FEA), manufacturing processes, and customer support experience.
  • Working knowledge of UL, CSA, CE, IEEE, IEC, NEMA regulatory compliance
  • Proven ability to create accurate documentation, including detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering records, while supporting design changes and revisions.
  • Strong command of mechanical performance fundamentals while considering manufacturing processes such as die casting, machining, stamping, plastic molding, and fabrication.
  • Proficiency in engineering analysis, data reporting, and technical presentations.
  • Preferred Experience Includes: Master's Degree in Engineering, Lean Six Sigma or PMP Certifications, SAP, Ansys, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks CSWP.
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.


More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

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

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
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 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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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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