R&D Senior Mechanical Engineer

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB seeks an experienced electric motor design engineer in Fort Smith, Arkansas to advance technical excellence and innovation. You will lead design optimization projects, manage testing programs, and mentor junior team members while collaborating across functions to deliver high‑quality motors that meet customer needs and industry standards.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this onsite role demands strong expertise in motor design, FEA, and manufacturing considerations, with a track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8+ years in electric motors or rotating equipment design; knowledge of FEA, manufacturing processes, and customer support.
• Experience creating accurate documentation, detailed drawings, BOMs, engineering records, and managing design changes.
• Strong grasp of mechanical performance fundamentals, considering manufacturing processes like die casting, machining, stamping, plastic molding, and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead electric motor design, performance optimization, and complex problem solving using FEA and closed-form methods.
• Oversee advanced technical analysis including airflow, vibration, and sound level assessments; identify improvement opportunities and validate them.
• Guide design initiatives with a manufacturing focus, cost reduction, and comprehensive testing and validation.
• Collaborate across technical and functional teams, document findings for diverse audiences, and translate business drivers into technical solutions.

Skills

Motor design

FEA

Vibration analysis

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks CSWP

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:

Engineering Manager

The work model for the role is:

Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

We're seeking an experienced electric motor design engineer to advance technical excellence and innovation. In this role, you'll solve complex engineering challenges independently, mentor junior team members, and contribute to R&D initiatives that create business value. You'll lead design optimization projects, manage comprehensive testing programs, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs and industry standards.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Electric Motor Design & Analysis - Expert-level competence in motor design, performance optimization, and complex problem-solving using both FEA and closed-form solutions
• Advanced Technical Analysis - Proficiency in airflow, vibration, and sound level analysis with ability to pro-pose and validate improvement opportunities
• Design Leadership & Optimization - Experience leading design initiatives with focus on manufacturing considerations, cost reduction, and comprehensive testing and validation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation - Skilled at working across technical and functional teams, generating IP, documenting findings for diverse audiences, and translating business drivers into technical solutions

Qualifications for the role:

Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years experience with Electric Motors or rotating equipment design including knowledge in advanced design methodologies (FEA), manufacturing processes, and customer support experience.Experience creating accurate documentation, detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering records, while supporting design changes and revisions.Solid command of mechanical performance fundamentals while considering manufacturing processes such as die casting, machining, stamping, plastic molding, and fabrication.Proficiency in engineering analysis, data reporting, and technical presentations.

Preferred Experience Includes:

Master's Degree in Engineering, Lean Six Sigma or PMP Certifications, SAP, Ansys, and SolidWorks CSWP. Working knowledge of UL, CSA, CE, IEEE, IEC, NEMA regulatory compliance

Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

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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