MV Switchgear R&D Engineer — Innovate and Impact

BlackBerry Inc.; Miles (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

AD&D

401k plan

ESAP

Job summary

ABB’s Distribution Solutions Division in the United States seeks an engineer to contribute to the development of non-arc and arc-resistant medium-voltage switchgear, collaborating with Product Managers, Project Managers, and R&D staff to turn customer feedback into robust designs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering, 2+ years in electrical power equipment R&D, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks/Creo and Windchill, plus knowledge of ANSI/IEEE/NEMA/UL standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of R&D experience in electrical power equipment industry.
• Experience with mechanical design of Low/Medium Voltage ANSI switchgear or similar equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM tools (SolidWorks or Creo with Windchill).
• Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, UL standards.
• Experience supporting type tests at internal/external labs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new product designs of non-arc and arc-resistant MV switchgear (Metal-Enclosed, Metal-Clad).
• Engage in cost optimization and design enhancements to maintain technology leadership.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Project Managers, and R&D Engineers across the lifecycle.
• Validate product robustness through simulations, analytical methods, and physical testing.
• Prepare and maintain documentation including manuals, project records, and design/test reports.
• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams for supplier selection and component evaluation.

Skills

R&D experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Simulation software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Windchill

Job description

ABB’s Distribution Solutions Division in the United States seeks an engineer to contribute to the development of non-arc and arc-resistant medium-voltage switchgear, collaborating with Product Managers, Project Managers, and R&D staff to turn customer feedback into robust designs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering, 2+ years in electrical power equipment R&D, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks/Creo and Windchill, plus knowledge of ANSI/IEEE/NEMA/UL standards and