R&D Engineer - OEM Panelboards

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Chapter Leader- Solution Engineering Panelboards

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

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This role is contributes to the OEM offering for NAM Construction and Infrastructure. Develop new solutions to support the growth of the OEM channel with ABB including panelboards, breakers and switchboard offerings.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision.
  
• Performing various tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, electronics, thermal, software), from building concepts, gathering requirements to designing, implementing, integrating, testing, technology transfer or maintenance, and operations.
  
• Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints.
  
• Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.
  

Qualifications for the role* You are absorbed with delighting customers through exceptional customer experience, translating customer requirements to product features within the OEM and Data center space. Leverage 3D CAD to bring ideas to life while directly interfacing with OEM customers.

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and systems working as a mechanical engineer within the electrical distribution industry.
  
• Highly proficient in systems design with advanced technical expertise
  
• You are passionate about delivering exceptional products, systems and features to our customers.
  
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  
• You are at ease communicating in English
  

More about usABB 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 Abilityâ„¢ 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 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 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.

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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. 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.
  

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