Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

ABB • Mebane, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, the Associate Mechanical Design Engineer supports engineering activities across projects of varying sizes and complexities under senior-engineer supervision. The role completes work cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. It collects data and supports production of engineering designs for low-complexity orders and special designs, using 3D modeling and CAD tools to develop solutions. The position is part of ABB's Electrification Distribution Solutions Division in the US and focuses on mechanical designs for electrical distribution equipment, specifically ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear. The role is on-site and reports to the Engineering Manager.

The engineer works under senior guidance and independently makes decisions about mechanical designs within the assigned scope. Responsibilities include survey work, standard computations, analysis, basic design tasks, project documentation, customer technical support, and coordination with official contacts, contractors, and other staff. The employee also supports assignment-related communications and participates in workshops on engineering design, tools, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field from a four-year engineering program.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in related positions.
• Knowledge or experience with low-complexity orders and mechanical designs, and knowledge of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals.
• Previous experience or knowledge with a recent version of AutoCAD or an equivalent computer-aided design platform.
• Previous experience with 3D design, including Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent design platforms.
• Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, and other applicable software.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, creativity, complex problem-solving skills, independent thinking and decision-making abilities, and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Authorization to legally work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing environment, specifically with steel or copper fabrication.
• Knowledge or experience with electrical distribution equipment.
• Computer-aided design certification or degree.
• Internship or co-op experience in mechanical design or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear.
• Familiarity with NEC, ANSI, and IEEE standards.
• Knowledge of SAP or Windchill.
• Knowledge of Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical designs for electrical distribution equipment, specifically ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear.
• Work under senior-engineer guidance and independently make decisions about mechanical designs.
• Perform survey work, standard computations, analysis, and basic design tasks.
• Exercise judgment on limited details of work and apply standard methods.
• Prepare project documentation within the scope of deliverables.
• Assist customers with technical issues and interact with official contacts, contractors, and other staff within the scope of deliverables.
• Support communications pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Participate in workshops related to engineering design, tools, and processes.
• Collect data and support production of engineering designs using 3D modeling and CAD tools.

Benefits

• Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 2 times base pay.
• Company-paid AD&D equal to 1 times 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 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.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate support resources for mental and behavioral health, general 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