Junior Mechanical Design Engineer - Switchgear

ABB; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company contributions

11 paid holidays

Job summary

ABB in the United States is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to design electrical distribution equipment, focusing on ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear. You will work under senior engineers to develop mechanical concepts using CAD tools and produce project documentation for low complexity orders.

The position requires a 4-year mechanical engineering degree, 0–2 years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D design tools like Creo or SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field for 4-year engineering degree holders.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in related positions.
• Knowledge or experience with low complexity orders and mechanical designs, as well as knowledge of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals.
• Previous experience or knowledge with AutoCAD (recent version) or equivalent computer-aided design platform.
• Previous experience with 3D design including use of Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent design platforms.
• Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, and other applicable software.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Self‑motivation with a high level of creativity, Complex problem‑solving skills, Independent thinking and decision‑making abilities, Attention to detail and accuracy
• Authorization to legally work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility over the creation of mechanical designs for electrical distribution equipment, specifically ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers and independently to make decisions about mechanical designs.
• Performing survey work, standard computations, analysis, and basic design tasks.
• Exercising judgment on limited details of work and on application of standard methods and preparing project documentation within your scope of deliverables.
• Assisting customers on technical issues and interacting with official contacts, contractors, and other staff within your scope of deliverables.
• Supporting in communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Participating in workshops related to engineering design, tools, and processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

ABB in the United States is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to design electrical distribution equipment, focusing on ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear. You will work under senior engineers to develop mechanical concepts using CAD tools and produce project documentation for low complexity orders.

The position requires a 4-year mechanical engineering degree, 0–2 years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D design tools like Creo or SolidWorks.