Global Application Engineer - Critical Infrastructure Applications

ABB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Parental Leave

Job summary

ABB North America zoekt een Customer Application Engineer om innovatieve oplossingen te ontwikkelen voor kritische power en gebouwde elektrificatie voor de Noord-Amerikaanse markt. Je vormt de brug tussen R&D en klanten door applicaties te ontwerpen, ontwikkelen en valideren die aan marktbehoeften voldoen.

Je stimuleert klantgerichte innovatie, ondersteunt bij productontwikkeling en positioneert ABB als leider in datacenter-powered oplossingen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with CAD (3D/2D) and Windchill PLM.
• Experience in product development and new product introduction.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Ontwikkelen van applicaties en oplossingen voor kritische stroom en gebouwde electrificatie; trainingsmateriaal en waardeproposities creëren.
• Verzamelen van klantvereisten van US-gebaseerde OEMs; marktinzicht en concurrentieanalyse voor productstrategie.
• Coördineren met R&D, Product Management en Digital om bedrijfsplannen uit te voeren en speciale klantoplossingen te ontwikkelen.
• Ondersteunen bij testen, validatie en optimalisatie voor kwaliteit en prestatie.
• Helpen klanten bij het identificeren van optimale oplossingen en zorgen voor een soepele klantreis (bijv. configuratoren).
• Monitoren van industriële trends en regelgeving; adviseren over lange- en middellangetermijnplanning.
• Deelnemen aan nationale en internationale normalisatiecommissies.
• Bijdragen aan digitale marketingcampagnes gerelateerd aan toepassingen.

Skills

Electrical systems

Agile mindset

Leadership

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

CAD design

Windchill PLM

Job description

Bij ABB helpen we industrieën efficiënter en schoner te werken en iedere medewerker draagt daaraan bij. U krijgt de ruimte om leiding te nemen, wordt ondersteund in uw ontwikkeling en zult trots zijn op de impact die we samen realiseren. Sluit u bij ons aan en help de wereld draaiende te houden.

Deze functie rapporteert aan:

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 Affignative 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.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affignative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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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