Associate Electrical Designer

ABB•Mebane, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Electrical Designer creates electrical connection diagrams for ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear, using advanced and innovative techniques to meet project objectives. The role supports Electrification Distribution Solutions in Mebane, North Carolina, and focuses on engineered-to-order projects. The designer works with project engineers and project managers to produce accurate, application-specific electrical designs that meet company, industry, and customer requirements. The position is onsite and reports to the Engineering Supervisor. The role also supports manufacturing, documents wiring and terminal assignment standards, and contributes to continuous improvement. The designer provides feedback on engineering tools and systems to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or a related field and more than four years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and more than two years of relevant experience.
Two years of experience in manufacturing, customer application engineering, or electrical design.
Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and knowledge of power systems and protection-related matters.
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.
Practical experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP, Windchill, and other applicable software.
Authorization to legally work for ABB in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Computer-Aided Design certification or degree.

Responsibilities

Use engineering tools to create connection diagrams and assign wire terminal points for engineered-to-order projects.
Review electrical schematic accuracy and work with project engineers to create electrical connections for project-specific applications.
Customize electrical device layouts and create 2D drawings for wire harnesses and instrument door and barrier punching.
Ensure designs meet company, industry, and customer technical standards and requirements, including NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and customer project specifications.
Address manufacturing concerns or questions related to electrical wiring.
Provide feedback and solutions to project managers and project engineers to meet customer needs.
Create and document standards for assigning terminal points and wiring rules.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Provide feedback to improve and maintain engineering tools and systems, including symbol libraries, guidelines, reference documents, and engineering system usability.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: PPO Copay Plan or High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice between Core and Core Plus dental plans.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance equal to two times base pay.
Company-paid AD&D insurance equal to one times base pay.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, employee-paid up to plan maximums.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability coverage at 60% of pay, with the option to buy up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental employee-paid benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave of up to six weeks.
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).
Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.