R&D Engineer

ABB Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking an R&D Engineer to join our Premier Products R&D team in Memphis, TN. You will own the complete product development lifecycle—from concept to market launch—leading design, development, testing and validation efforts for industry-leading brands.

You will drive cross-functional projects across Product Management, Legal, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external vendors, delivering innovative solutions while ensuring manufacturability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing for large scale production, product testing, FEA, stress analysis, DFx and materials selection.
• Strong knowledge of product design from concept to production readiness.
• Experience creating prototypes and final samples for performance testing.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling; Creo preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic product development initiatives with Product Management, Legal, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and vendors from concept through validation and production.
• Design and develop complex metal and plastic components using injection molding, stamping, casting, extrusion, machining and additive manufacturing.
• Ensure product performance and manufacturability via tolerance analysis, validation testing, test plans and certification requirements.
• Develop engineering documentation and drive project execution including drawings, BOMs, material specs, work instructions and quality plans.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

3D modeling

English proficiency

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Finite Element Analysis

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:

R&D Team Manager

ABB Electrification Installation Products is seeking an R&D Engineer to join our Premier Products R&D team. As part of our team, you'll drive innovation and develop cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading brands including Steel City, Ocal, Ty-Duct, Ty-Rap, Sta-Kon, and Color-Keyed.

In this role, you'll take ownership of the complete product development lifecycle, from concept to market launch, leading design, development, testing, and validation efforts. You'll expand our portfolio by designing innovative products while managing cross-functional development projects that deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers.

The work model for the role is: Onsite in Memphis, TN

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead strategic product development initiatives in partnership with Product Management, Legal, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external vendors, managing projects from concept through validation, certification, and production.
• Design and develop complex components across metals and plastics using manufacturing processes including injection molding, stamping, casting, extrusion, machining, and additive manufacturing.
• Ensure product performance and manufacturability through dimensional tolerance analysis, validation testing, test plan development, and agency certification requirements.
• Develop comprehensive engineering documentation and drive project execution, including drawings, BOMs, material specifications, work instructions, quality control plans, and executive-level progress updates.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing for large scale production, product testing, finite element analysis, stress analysis, design for manufacturing and materials selection.
• Comprehensive knowledge of product design and development, from prototype creation to production ready.
• Solid experience in prototype creation (from small-scale proof of concepts to production representative samples required for performance testing).
• Strong proficiency with 3D modeling software; Creo is highly preferred.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams such as manufacturing and product management.
• Familiarity with intellectual property concepts and patent considerations.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in United States.
• A self-motivated, results oriented learner, who enjoys collaboration and teamwork.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills in English is required.

More about us:

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division's products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty‑Rap cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium‑voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant full‑range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made‑to‑stock and custom‑made solutions.

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 affirming 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 affirmative 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. #LI-Onsite

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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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