Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

ABB•Mebane, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ABB Distribution Solutions connects equipment, software, and services to protect, control, and optimize assets within electrical infrastructure. The Associate Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for creating mechanical designs for electrical distribution equipment, specifically ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear. The position works on low-complexity orders and special designs, using 3D modeling and CAD tools to develop engineering solutions and make professional design decisions. The role is based onsite in Mebane, North Carolina, and reports to the Engineering Supervisor. The position develops mechanical bills of materials, releases them to the ERP system, creates 3D models and drawings for special designs, and prepares customer door and panel part numbers and drawings. It also uses 3D modeling to produce engineering solutions, drawings, and calculations in accordance with contractual specifications; manages the PLM system and publishes new designs; and creates or reviews drawings, specifications, and plans for manufacturing, fabrication, or construction. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States. ABB describes benefits for eligible U.S. employees, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings, parental leave, employee assistance and discount programs, and vacation for salaried exempt positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Zero or more years of experience in Customer Application Engineering or Engineering Design.
Proficiency with a recent version of AutoCAD or an equivalent computer-aided design platform.
Familiarity and practical experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP, Windchill, and other applicable software.
Experience with 3D design, including use of Creo, SolidWorks, or an equivalent design platform.
Already have authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Computer-aided design certification or degree.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical bills of materials for assigned projects.
Release mechanical bills of materials to the ERP system for assigned orders.
Create 3D models and drawings for new requisition special designs using Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent platforms.
Create part numbers and drawings for customers’ doors and panels.
Use 3D modeling to design engineering solutions, including drawings and calculations, in accordance with contractual specifications.
Manage the PLM system and publish new designs.
Create or review engineering drawings, specifications, and plans required for manufacturing, fabrication, or construction.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health 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 insurance, employee-paid up to maximums.
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.
Employee-paid supplemental benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave for up to six weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate resources for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption support.
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.