Associate Project Engineer (Electrical)

ABB•Mebane, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. In this role, you will support engineering activities in all types of project sizes and complexities, under the supervision of senior engineers. You will be responsible for completing tasks cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards, including developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) for assigned projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Customer Application Engineering or related engineering field
Strong interpersonal skills.
Must be self-motivated with a high level of creativity.
Complex problem-solving skills required.
Experience in dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment.
Proficient with AutoCAD (recent version) or equivalent computer aided design platform.
Familiar and have 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 equivalent design platforms
Experience working in a manufacturing environment, specifically with steel or copper fabrication
Experience with electrical distribution equipment
Familiarity with NEC, ANSI, IEEE standards
Candidates must possess prior authorization that permits them to work for ABB in the US

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in Customer Application Engineering, or Engineering Design
Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience
Computer Aided Design certification or degree preferred.
Internship or co-op experience in Engineering
Knowledge of ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear

Responsibilities

Support engineering activities in all types of project sizes and complexities, under the supervision of senior engineers.
Complete the tasks cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.
Develop BOMs (Bills of Materials) for assigned projects.
Release mechanical BOMs to 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.
Manage PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system and publish new designs.
Utilize 3D modeling to design engineering solutions, including drawings and calculations according to contractual specification.
Creates or reviews engineering drawings, specifications and plans required by manufacturing, fabrication, or construction.
Contributes to design reviews and design verification, modifies design, as necessary.
Review bill of material accuracy to achieve desired component ordering.
Ensure all designs work to meet company, industry, and customer’s technical standards/requirements (i.e. NEC, ANSI, IEEE, customer project specifications, etc.).
Perform tolerance and mechanical stress analysis as necessary.
Support mechanical designs for New Product Introductions.
Coordinates with Manufacturing and Testing functions to ensure the designs are appropriately manufactured/staged and tested.
Updates the engineering deliverables as-built.
Coordinates with Commissioning / Service functions to ensure the designs are appropriately installed and commissioned.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and/or customer satisfaction.
Uses standard processes and tools and provide feedback for improvement and maintenance of the respective engineering tools and systems (i.e. symbol libraries, guidelines, reference documents, engineering system usability, etc.).
Participates in project meetings and presents specific aspects of design assignments.
Technical leadership and knowledge sharing.
Actively contributes and shares experiences in workshops pertaining to engineering design, tools, and processes.
Shares best practices Lessons-Learned documentation across different projects.

Benefits

Empowerment to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence.
Growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and tailored support.
Contribution to something bigger.
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between 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 – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.