Quality Packaging Specialist

ABB•Richmond, VA

18h

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: Supplier Quality Lead __ As a Quality Packaging Specialist, you will collaborate with suppliers to develop and document packaging and returnable transport solutions for large, heavy, and high-value products including internal logistics solutions, and returnable cart systems. You will focus on ensuring the quality of Power Distribution Units (PDU), Static Transfer Switches (STS), and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) for data centers and critical power applications. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to ABB's commitment to delivering high-quality products and services in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in heavy-duty packaging design, returnable packaging/cart / rack design
Familiar with key industry standards such as ISPM-15, ISTA/ASTM, OSHAS.
Need to have knowledge of shipping standards (trailer, container etc...)
Knowledge of testing & validation of packaging like drop, tilt & impact tests, vibration & shock simulations, stacking tests.
Familiar with CAD tools like Solid Works, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Develop packaging crates, skids for oversized equipment.
Develop returnable carts, racks, and trolleys for internal movement and supplier-to-plant logistics.
Designs should be Ergonomic and safe for operators, compatible with forklifts, pallet jacks, and automated systems.
Perform structural design for dynamic loads, impact during movement, and long lifecycle usage
Standardized cart platforms across product families.
Ensure design is compliant with ISPM-15, ISTA / ASTM packaging standards, OSHA safety requirements while developing the solution.
Work on optimization projects to reduce costs.

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
Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 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.