Global Application Engineer - Critical Infrastructure

ABB Inc.

Cary (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision benefit

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a talented engineer to join our team in Cary, NC.

This role focuses on developing applications and solutions for critical power and building electrification, while engaging with customers to capture requirements and inform product strategy. You will collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and Digital teams to execute business plans, support validation and testing, and drive technology adoption.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
Technical understanding with willingness to continuously learn.
Experience with CAD design (3D, 2D, and BOMs) and PLM software (Windchill).
Experience in product development and new product introduction.
Strong understanding of electrical systems; ability to read, understand, and design electrical diagrams.
Agile mindset with experience in agile working environments.
Negotiation, market knowledge, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

Application Development - Develop applications and solutions for critical power and building electrification; create training materials, value propositions, and marketing communications.
Customer Engagement - Collect and understand customer requirements from US-based OEMs; conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform product strategy.
Cross-Functional Leadership - Coordinate with internal ABB teams (R&D, Product Management, Digital) to execute business plans and develop dedicated customer solutions.
Validation & Testing - Support application testing, validation, and optimization to ensure quality and performance.
Solution Consulting - Help customers identify optimal solutions for their projects and ensure seamless customer journey experiences (e.g., application configurators).
Market Strategy - Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory standards; recommend strategic adjustments for long and mid-term planning.
Industry Collaboration - Participate in national and international standardization committees.
Digital Marketing Support - Contribute to application-related digital marketing campaigns and initiatives.