Global Application Engineer - Critical Infrastructure Applications

ABB; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

ABB Electrification seeks a Customer Application Engineer to design and validate critical power and building electrification solutions for the North American market. You will bridge R&D and customers, shaping applications that meet market needs and drive product strategy with OEMs.

You will coordinate with internal teams for roadmaps, support testing and validation, and contribute to digital marketing and technical campaigns. Willingness to travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; master's preferred.
• Experience in product development and new product introduction.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and ability to read diagrams.
• Proven ability to work in agile teams and lead cross-functional efforts.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications and solutions for critical power and building electrification.
• Engage with US-based OEMs to collect requirements and analyze market trends.
• Coordinate with R&D, product management and digital teams on roadmaps.
• Support validation, testing, and optimization of applications.
• Assist in digital marketing campaigns and customer-facing materials.
• Contribute to strategic market planning and industry collaborations.

Skills

CAD design

Windchill

PLM software

Agile mindset

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

CAD software

Windchill PLM

Job description

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:

Chapter Lead

ABB Electrification's Smart Power Division is seeking a Customer Application Engineer to develop innovative critical power and building electrification solutions for the North American market. In this role, you will bridge our R&D team and customers by designing, developing, and validating applications that meet market demands. You'll drive customer-focused innovation, support new product development, and help position ABB as a leader in data center power solutions.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)
• Technical understanding with willingness to continuously learn and acquire new competencies
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Second language proficiency
• Knowledge of NEC codes (NEC 700, 701, 702) and electrical design standards
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier design and ANSI/TIA-942-A ratings
• Experience with ANSI/BICSI 002 levels or similar electrical distribution design requirements
• Knowledge of UL standards (UL67, UL891, UL508/508a, UL489)
• Data center power systems experience

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 Aff

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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As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff

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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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