Mechanical Design Specialist

ABB; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Job summary

ABB in New Berlin, WI is seeking a Mechanical Design Specialist to design, document, and standardize mechanical systems used in production equipment. You will create CAD models, maintain BOMs, and contribute to equipment safety through risk assessments and training.

You will report to the Smart Process Design Manager and work onsite with the Smart Process Design Team in New Berlin. A 2-year technical degree and 3+ years CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred) are required, along with strong

Qualifications

• Experience with modern manufacturing processes with a safety mindset.
• 3+ years CAD design experience, preferably SolidWorks.
• Enhanced knowledge of manufacturing, process standardization, safety, and mechanical design.
• Able to drive change through innovation and collaboration.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and production equipment.
• Create and maintain plant layout CAD drawings.
• Manage fixture and assembly numbers and ensure traceability.
• Coordinate and support production-focused 4D investigations involving equipment safety.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure production equipment complies with safety standards.
• Generate and maintain accurate engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Support standardization of mechanical designs across equipment platforms.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

Education

2-year technical degree in manufacturing or related field

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:

Smart Process Design Manager

The Mechanical Design Specialist is responsible for the design, documentation, safety, and standardization of mechanical systems and components used in production equipment and plant layouts. This role supports manufacturing operations by creating detailed CAD models, maintaining fixture and assembly records, and developing engineering drawings and bills of materials (BOMs). Additionally, this role will evaluate and support production equipment safety through risk assessments and team training. The specialist plays a key role in ensuring design consistency, manufacturability, safety, and alignment with operational requirements.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Smart Process Design Team in New Berlin, WI. You will report to the Smart Process Design Manager.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design and develop mechanical components and production equipment
• Create and maintain plant layout CAD drawings
• Manage fixture and assembly numbers and ensure traceability
• Coordinate and support production-focused 4D investigations involving equipment safety
• Perform risk assessments and ensure production equipment complies with relevant safety standards
• Generate and maintain accurate engineering drawings and BOMs
• Support standardization of mechanical designs across equipment platforms

Qualifications for the role:

• You are immersed in modern manufacturing processes with a safety mindset
• Ability to demonstrate your experience with 3+ years CAD Design, preferably Solid Works
• Possess enhanced knowledge of manufacturing, process standardization, safety, & mechanical design
• You are passionate about driving change through innovation and collaboration
• 2 Year Technical degree in manufacturing or related field
• You are at ease communicating and working in a team environment
• You are an American citizen or currently hold a US VISA / work permit

More about us:

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ABB Benefit Summary for Eligible US Employees

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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

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.