OEM R&D Senior Engineer

ABB; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to technology, software, product, and solution development in the Panelboards chapter, primarily supporting the OEM Agile Team in Bloomfield, CT. You will lead stages from ideation through launch, ensuring targets are met and risks managed, while aligning with customer needs and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on mechanical design using PTC Creo/Windchill, strong problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering required with 5+ years in R&D or related field.
• Experience with 3D modeling and 2D drawing using PTC Creo or similar tools.
• Strong communication in English and ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through Stage-Gate development to meet quality, time, scope, and cost targets.
• Ensure designs meet customer needs and regulatory and safety requirements.
• Create models, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs using PTC Creo/Windchill; perform validation tests.
• Maintain expertise by integrating latest developments and improve chapter capabilities.
• Collaborate in a dynamic agile environment to deliver value to internal and external customers.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Engineering analysis

English communication

Agile environment

Travel willingness

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

5+ years R&D experience

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

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:

Chapter Lead

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology, software, product, and/or solution development, as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP). Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Panelboards chapter, primarily supporting the Develop & Care – OEM Agile Team in Bloomfield, CT.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading projects through a Stage-Gate development process from ideation through launch, driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and managing risks.
• Ensuring projects meet customer needs, business standards, and program / product requirements, including functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Executing designs with solid modeling software (PTC Creo / Windchill) to create models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and BOMs for designs which may include plastic, stamped metal, and electrically conductive parts and validating designs through appropriate means including performance testing.
• Maintaining recognized expertise in a specific area by integrating the latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the chapter, including to the improvement or development of new capabilities, skills, technical knowledge, performance, and/or culture.

You will join a dynamic, collaborative team of engineers, where you will be able to thrive, learning & growing while contributing to the business by developing safe, quality new products.

Qualifications For The Role

• You enjoy solving technical problems and developing products & solutions in the electrification market, such as circuit breakers, panelboards, or switchboards, including for the Data Center (DC) Market
• You are skilled in understanding and adapting to dynamic customer needs, organizing work for yourself and an extended cross-functional team, and effectively communicating complex information with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing
• You have experience in mechanical design (including 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation using PTC Creo or similar tools) and engineering analysis
• You foster a growth mindset, focusing on continual learning and improvement, and you are at ease operating in a dynamic agile environment focused on delivering value to internal & external customers
• BS Mechanical Engineering or similar educational background with 5+ years of experience in R&D or a related field
• You are at ease communicating in English
• Able to travel domestically & internationally as required
• You have valid US work authorization and must not require sponsorship for an employment visa by ABB at any time in the future

More About Us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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