Associate Designer

ABB • Mebane, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

ABB Distribution Solutions provides products and services that connect equipment, software, and services to protect, control, and optimize electrical infrastructure. The Associate Designer contributes to the Electrification Distribution Solutions Division in the US, creating electrical connection diagrams and supporting design assignments related to ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear. The role uses advanced and innovative techniques and supports contractual obligations while adhering to safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements. It also focuses on operational improvement and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, customer application engineering, or electrical design.
• Authorization to legally work in the US.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and knowledge of power systems and protection-related matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivation and a high level of creativity.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Experience dealing with cultural diversity in a global business environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, specifically with control wiring.
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment.
• Proficiency with a recent version of AutoCAD or an equivalent computer-aided design platform.
• Computer-aided design certification or degree.
• Familiarity and practical experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP, Windchill, and other applicable software.
• Knowledge of Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical connection diagrams requiring knowledge of ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear.
• Seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction.
• Support preparation of specific aspects of design assignments to meet contractual obligations and safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.
• Ensure project Bills of Materials meet contractual obligations.
• Assist with technical risk assessments and implement resulting actions in projects.
• Participate in workshops related to engineering design, tools, and processes.

Benefits

• Choice of two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
• Choice of 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 coverage, employee-paid.
• Company-paid short-term disability for up to 26 weeks.
• Company-paid long-term disability at 60% of pay, with an option to increase coverage to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental employee-paid benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption.
• Employee discount program.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Vacation based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree