R&D Engineer

ABB; Richmond (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB in Richmond, VA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop, test, and document mechanical designs for critical power equipment. You will design, test to meet requirements, participate in cost-reduction projects, and coordinate with engineering teams in a hybrid work model.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of experience, with SolidWorks proficiency and experience in design for manufacturing, safety standards, and PLM; collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years in mechanical design or product development.
• Experience with SolidWorks and design for manufacturing.
• Familiarity with UL/IEC electrical safety standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical design deliverables and documentation for new or enhanced models.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet deadlines and quality targets.
• Lead design reviews and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Design and release prototypes, support fabrication, and drive cost reductions.
• Coordinate with production, supply chain, and service to meet business needs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Solid modeling CAD

Thermal/ structural eval

Sheet metal design

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

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

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In this role you will have the opportunity to utilize you skills and technical expertise to generate mechanical design project requirements.. Each day, you will design, test to meet those requirements and document your designs. You will also showcase your expertise by participating in cost reduction projects and coordination with the technical teams within our Critical Power business.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Critical Power business in Richmond, VA.

Job Qualifications:

• Contributing to the mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) required for the development of new or enhanced models of critical power equipment.
• Working with others cross-functionally to deliver designs in a timely manner with high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations and project requirements.
• Contributing to design reviews and verification following the established design review process, providing feedback on designs and making modifications
• Designing and releasing mechanical prototypes, supporting the fabrication of those prototypes, and leading the improvement process following prototype fabrication
• Leading product design improvement opportunities to reduce product cost
• Supporting in converting conceptual designs into engineering documentation and in maintaining existing products.
• Working with all areas of the business (production, supply chain, service, etc.) to ensure products being developed or enhanced meet the needs of the entire business

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, or product design
• Knowledge of solid modeling CAD design software (Solidworks, etc.) required
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills
• Experienced in thermal and structural evaluation, and PLM software a plus
• Experience interpreting and applying electrical safety standards (UL/IEC, etc.) a plus.
• Knowledge sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.
• Project Management experience with hands on experience in manufacturing environment a plus

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 Aff…

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.

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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
• 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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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