R&D Intern Mebane- Summer 2027

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Mebane (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is offering a mechanical/electrical engineering internship in Mebane, NC. This role provides hands-on experience across projects with mentorship and exposure to real-world design and manufacturing processes.

As an intern, you will support operations, learn Creo/Windchill, produce models and drawings, and contribute to documentation and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain insight into customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering in the United States.
• Reliable transportation to the worksite.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to support ABB's operations and ensure timely project completion.
• Leverage customer insights to identify suitable solutions.
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Seek feedback from managers to improve performance.
• Learn and apply Creo/Windchill to create models, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation and design records.
• Participate in design reviews and assess cost effectiveness of mechanical/electrical designs.
• Assist purchasing and manufacturing in cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering (USA)

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: NAM R&D Team Leader

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects. Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your skills by supporting ABB's operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities.

The work model for the role is onsite/hybrid in Mebane, NC.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Collaborating with various teams to support ABB's operations, ensuring effective coordination and timely project completion within the defined timelines.
• Leveraging insights about customer needs and ABB's offerings to identify suitable solutions for clients, leading to project results that meet customer expectations.
• Participating in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts.
• Seeking feedback and guidance from manager and team members to improve performance and skills.
• Learn and execute 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.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design and test documentation and learning Regulatory standards UL, CSA and NEC .
• Actively participate in design reviews, analyze concepts, and cost effectiveness of the Mechanical/Electrical designs .
• Support engineering cross functional team collaboration and activities with purchasing and manufacturing. Assist Purchasing in supplier selection and component evaluation.

Qualifications for the role:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering in the United States.
• Intern must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
• Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress.

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.

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 Aff…

Internships at ABB within the United States are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off.

The hourly rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications, graduation year and experience. This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour.

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.