R&D Senior Engineer - MV Switchgear

ABB; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Vacation policy

Job summary

ABB Senior R&D Engineer position in Mebane, North Carolina requires leading research and development from concept to implementation, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. You will develop innovative switchgear solutions and provide expert engineering input across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include 3D CAD modeling, mentoring junior engineers, cross-functional collaboration with product development, manufacturing and QA, and ensuring compliance with ANSI, IEEE, NEMA and UL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field, and 8 years of R&D experience in electrical power equipment.
• Experience in electrical equipment design (switchgear, motor controllers, power protection, transformers or meters) and with simulation tools.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, UL, or IEC standards and 3D CAD modeling.
• Experience leading R&D projects using a stage-gate process and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee R&D projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Develop and implement innovative switchgear solutions to enhance performance, reliability, and safety.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and QA teams.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design

3D CAD

Simulation software

Project management

Standards compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD 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:

R&D Department/Local Unit Lead

Industrial Connections And Solutions, LLC (An ABB Company)

Senior R&D Engineer

Job Description

Senior R&D Engineer positions offered by Industrial Connections & Solutions, LLC (An ABB Company) (Mebane, North Carolina). Oversee research and development projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance the performance, reliability, and safety of electrical switchgear systems. Provide technical expertise in the design, analysis, and optimization of electrical switchgear, including circuit breakers, contactors, and switches. Utilize 3D CAD software for the design and modeling of switchgear components and assemblies. Mentor and guide junior engineers, in a collaborative and innovative work environment. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of new technologies. Prepare detailed technical reports, research papers, and presentations to communicate findings and progress to stakeholders. Enhance existing products and developing new products that meet critical market demands, adhering to ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and UL standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field and 8 years of experience working in research and development (R&D) within the electrical power equipment industry.
• Must have 8 years of experience in each of the following:
• Performing electrical equipment design in at least one of the following products: switchgears, motor controllers, power protection, power inverters, transformers, or meters
• Utilizing simulation software
• Applying related ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, UL, or IEC standards
• Working with electrical power systems, including circuit breakers, contactors, and switches
• Designing and modeling using 3D CAD software
• Performing project management, including leading R&D projects using a stage-gate process
• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

What's In It For You

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affreteive 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.

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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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