R&D Mechanical Engineer

ABB; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an R&D Mechanical Engineer to design innovative instrumentation solutions. This role involves working on complex systems and manufacturing processes, contributing to industrial digital transformation, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The successful candidate will bring expertise in mechanical engineering, be bilingual in French and English, and demonstrate strong collaboration skills.

Benefits

Leadership opportunities

Growth support

Inclusive employer practices

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in complex systems.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Proficient with ASME and ATEX standards.

Responsibilities

• Design instruments in compliance with requirements.
• Select and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Document mechanical designs and establish inspection plans.

Skills

Knowledge of materials

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Bilingual in French and English

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

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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

R&D Engineer

The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Division’s portfolio includes analyzers for gases and liquids, instrumentation for process variables, force measurement solutions, and digital solutions for device management and predictive maintenance. Key industries served include oil and gas, chemical, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries, and marine. The division enables the optimization of industrial processes through data collection and analysis, supporting environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design instruments in compliance with requirements, costs, and timelines
• Select and optimize manufacturing processes (CNC machining, molding, bending, 3D printing, etc.)
• Review and seal drawings per geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards
• Document mechanical designs, establish tolerance budgets and inspection plans
• Supervise assembly, commissioning, and create test plans for prototypes
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and deliver high-level presentations to clients
• Contribute to planning tasks and technical proposals (estimations)
• Support production occasionally

Requirements

• Mechanical engineering degree with 5–10 years of experience in complex systems; optics, FEA, and harsh environments are assets
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, heat and surface treatments
• Proficient in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, familiar with standards like ASME and ATEX
• Innovative mindset, ownership, and continuous improvement drive
• Member of OIQ and bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in technical environments

French is required; English is also necessary for communication with external customers.

What’s In It For You

We offer leadership opportunities, growth support, and meaningful impact. Join a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress. Lead the way in progress and innovation. Run What Runs the World.

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Job ID: 95754467

Seniorit level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and IT

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing