R&D Engineer II - Electromechanical Design

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Richmond, VA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Critical Power team on a hybrid basis. You will design and document power protection equipment, translating concepts into engineering drawings and robust prototypes.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, lead design reviews, and contribute to cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality and manufacturability. This role offers growth opportunities and direct impact on product performance.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of solid modeling CAD design software (SolidWorks, etc.).
• Experience with PLM software a plus.
• Knowledge sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.
• Initiative, creativity and great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contributing independently to the mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) required for the development of new or enhanced models of power protection 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
• Converting conceptual designs into engineering documentation and maintain existing products.

Skills

Design thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Initiative

Attention to detail

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM software

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

In this role you will have the opportunity to be part of the Critical Power team, creating and evaluating the design of equipment, systems or installations, including specifications for manufacturing, fabrication or construction.

Each day, you will utilize your extensive skills and technical expertise to generate mechanical design project requirements, design and test to meet those requirements and document your design. You will also showcase your expertise by participating in cost reduction and coordination with other technical teams within our Critical Power business.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the ELSP Critical Power agile unit in Richmond, VA .

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Contributing independently to the mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) required for the development of new or enhanced models of power protection 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
• Converting conceptual designs into engineering documentation and maintain existing products. .

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with 5+ years of experience
• Knowledge of solid modeling CAD design software (Solidworks, etc.) required
• Experience with PLM software a plus
• Knowledge sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.
• Initiative, creativity and great attention to detail

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.

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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 su