Global Application Engineer - Critical Infrastructure Applications

ABB•Cary, NC

6d•Hybrid

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. This position reports to: Chapter Lead __ ABB Electrification's Smart Power Division is seeking a Customer Application Engineer to develop innovative critical power and building electrification solutions for the North American market. In this role, you will bridge our R&D team and customers by designing, developing, and validating applications that meet market demands. You'll drive customer-focused innovation, support new product development, and help position ABB as a leader in data center power solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)
Technical understanding with willingness to continuously learn and acquire new competencies
Experience with CAD design (3D, 2D, and BOMs) and PLM software (Windchill)
Experience in product development and new product introduction
Strong understanding of electrical systems; ability to read, understand, and design electrical diagrams
Agile mindset with experience in agile working environments
Negotiation, market knowledge, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering
Second language proficiency
Knowledge of NEC codes (NEC 700, 701, 702) and electrical design standards
Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier design and ANSI/TIA-942-A ratings
Experience with ANSI/BICSI 002 levels or similar electrical distribution design requirements
Knowledge of UL standards (UL67, UL891, UL508/508a, UL489)
Data center power systems experience

Responsibilities

Develop applications and solutions for critical power and building electrification; create training materials, value propositions, and marketing communications
Collect and understand customer requirements from US-based OEMs; conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform product strategy
Coordinate with internal ABB teams (R&D, Product Management, Digital) to execute business plans and develop dedicated customer solutions
Support application testing, validation, and optimization to ensure quality and performance
Help customers identify optimal solutions for their projects and ensure seamless customer journey experiences (e.g., application configurators)
Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory standards; recommend strategic adjustments for long and mid-term planning
Participate in national and international standardization committees
Contribute to application-related digital marketing campaigns and initiatives

Benefits

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)
11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.