Mechanical Engineer R&D
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: VP, Regional Business Line Manager - Induction Motors. In this role, you will support product maintenance, technology design, and development initiatives aligned with business growth and cost reduction objectives. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and contributes to the maintenance, design, and development of Motors and Generators (>500 hp). Based in the United States, this position plays a key role in delivering innovative solutions for Above NEMA (A‑NEMA) platforms. The work model for the role is: Onsite. This role is contributing to the Motion Division in the US. You will be mainly accountable for: Provide lifecycle technical support for existing and new Above NEMA (A‑NEMA) product offerings. Collaborate with Local Business Lines (LBLs) and Modification Centers on lifecycle maintenance and product modifications. Support senior and mid-level R&D engineers in the development of new Motors and Generators tailored to regional market requirements. Collect, review, and analyze engineering data, technical documentation, test results, and reports. Create concept and detailed design drawings using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Creo.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 0–5 years of experience in rotating machinery design and development or application of Motors and Generators
- Candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in product application or development of Motors and Generators
- Working knowledge of NEMA, IEC, CSA, and IEEE standards
- Experience with finite element analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation)
- Familiarity with Lean Product Development methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
- Provide lifecycle technical support for existing and new Above NEMA (A‑NEMA) product offerings
- Collaborate with Local Business Lines (LBLs) and Modification Centers on lifecycle maintenance and product modifications
- Support senior and mid-level R&D engineers in the development of new Motors and Generators tailored to regional market requirements
- Collect, review, and analyze engineering data, technical documentation, test results, and reports
- Create concept and detailed design drawings using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Creo
Benefits
- Health, Life & Disability
- 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 under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
