Associate Project Engineer - Electrical

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division seeks an Electrical Engineer responsible for designing and developing custom motor and winding solutions to meet customer specs and regulatory standards. You will analyze performance data, maintain BOMs, and collaborate with multiple teams to support innovation and cost optimization.

The role is onsite in the United States, reporting to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor - Prod.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or to be obtained by Jan 2027.
• Electrical design experience in industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD, including assemblies and GD&T.
• Experience designing electromechanical products and understanding manufacturability.
• Ability to analyze design performance and maintain BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom motor and winding solutions per specs and safety/regulatory standards.
• Analyze motor performance, test results, and design changes to optimize product performance.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, Sales, and Manufacturing to support innovation and cost reductions.
• Maintain engineering databases and records, approve design updates and repair procedures.

Skills

Electrical design

Product development

Project collaboration

Analytical thinking

Manufacturability knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

Engineering change docs

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Electrical Engineering Supervisor - Prod

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

Your role and responsibilities:

• Design and Specification of Windings and Electrical Components.
• Complete Drawings and Manufacturing Bill of Material.
• Complete Testing to demonstrate conformity with regulatory and application requirements.
• Apply Engineering principles and judgment in the motor design process.
• Engage in initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Product Development and R&D Engineering Function.
• Design motors that work effectively in unique applications and meet customer expectations.

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:

• Design and develop custom motor and winding solutions that meet customer specifications, safety requirements, regulatory standards, and business objectives.
• Analyze motor performance, test results, and design changes to validate requirements, optimize product performance, and maintain accurate engineering documentation and bills of material.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, Sales, Product Management, and Technical Solutions teams to support new product innovation, customer needs, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain engineering databases and technical records while authorizing design updates, material substitutions, and repair procedures in compliance with corporate, industry, and ethical standards.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or to be obtained by January 2027.
• Preferred Experience Includes: Electrical design and/or product development for an industrial manufacturing company.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling, including assembly design, detail drawings, GD&T, and engineering change documentation.
• Proven experience designing electromechanical products, motors, or industrial equipment with a good understanding of manufacturability, materials, and production processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze design performance, resolve technical issues, maintain accurate bills of material, and ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Effective collaboration, communication, and project management skills with the ability to work effectively across R&D, Product Development, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative 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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