OEM R&D Senior Engineer

ABB•Bloomfield, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports to the Chapter Lead and is part of the Panelboards chapter, primarily supporting the Develop & Care – OEM Agile Team in Bloomfield, CT. The role involves contributing significantly to successful project results in technology, software, product, and/or solution development, as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP). The engineer will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance, and will identify, propose, and implement innovative solutions. The work model for the role is Hybrid. The team is a dynamic, collaborative team of engineers where the individual can thrive, learn & grow while contributing to the business by developing safe, quality new products.

Requirements

Enjoy solving technical problems and developing products & solutions in the electrification market, such as circuit breakers, panelboards, or switchboards, including for the Data Center (DC) Market.
Skilled in understanding and adapting to dynamic customer needs, organizing work for yourself and an extended cross-functional team, and effectively communicating complex information with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
Experience in mechanical design (including 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation using PTC Creo or similar tools) and engineering analysis.
Foster a growth mindset, focusing on continual learning and improvement, and are at ease operating in a dynamic agile environment focused on delivering value to internal & external customers.
BS Mechanical Engineering or similar educational background with 5+ years of experience in R&D or a related field.
At ease communicating in English.
Able to travel domestically & internationally as required.
Valid US work authorization and must not require sponsorship for an employment visa by ABB at any time in the future.

Responsibilities

Leading projects through a Stage-Gate development process from ideation through launch, driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and managing risks.
Ensuring projects meet customer needs, business standards, and program / product requirements, including functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Executing designs with solid modeling software (PTC Creo / Windchill) to create models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and BOMs for designs which may include plastic, stamped metal, and electrically conductive parts and validating designs through appropriate means including performance testing.
Maintaining recognized expertise in a specific area by integrating the latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of the chapter, including to the improvement or development of new capabilities, skills, technical knowledge, performance, and/or culture.