Senior R&D Engineer, MV Switchgear Innovation

ABB Inc; 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

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