Senior R&D Design Engineer

ABB; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior R&D Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Memphis. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative product development projects from concept to market launch, ensuring high-quality design and functionality. You will collaborate with talented professionals, utilizing your expertise in mechanical and electromechanical design while contributing to sustainable solutions in the electrical and electronics manufacturing sector. If you are a self-motivated leader with a passion for engineering, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in new product design with strong leadership skills.
• Proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic product development projects with cross-functional teams.
• Design high and low volume products using various manufacturing methods.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

CAD Software (ProE/Creo)

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Senior R&D Design Engineer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

Senior R&D Design Engineer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to

R&D Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in our Premier Products R&D team, which supports several industry leading brands including Ty-Duct, Ty-Rap, Sta-Kon and Color-Keyed. Each day, you will support our new product design and development of next generation products, from ideation/concept design to market launch, with full accountability of design, development, testing & validation, and new product introduction. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the ABB Installation Products division in Memphis, TN.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading strategic product development projects in collaboration with product engineers, advanced technology specialists, and production leaders.
• Functioning as the SME in product design including mechanical, electromechanical, device configuration and assembly, and manufacturability for assigned product lines.
• Performing detailed part design for a variety of materials (metals, plastics, etc.) and functions (structural, cosmetic, dynamic, etc.)
• Using analytical and data driven problem solving skills to develop robust product solutions.
• Designing high and low volume products utilizing manufacturing methods including Injection Molding, Metal Stamping, Casting, Extrusion (metal and plastic), Machining, and Additive manufacturing.
• Conducting dimensional tolerance analysis to ensure design functionality and manufacturing capability.
• Preparing engineering documentation including drawings, BOM, material specifications, instruction sheets, quality control plans, etc.
• Providing project progress updates and facilitating new product design review presentations to executive stakeholders, as required.
  
  

Our team dynamics:

Become an integral part of a dynamic, talented, and high-performing team where collaboration and creative thinking drive success.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7 years experience in new product design.
• Must have strong leadership skills and project management experience, with ability to lead collaborative, cross-functional teams from design conception to completion.
• Must have strong proficiency using CAD software (preferably ProE/Creo).
• Must have proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be a self-motivated quick learner, who is results oriented with a positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in United States.
  
  

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.

We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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