R&D Early Career Program (US) 2026 Cohort

ABB•Mebane, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to: NAM R&D Team Leader. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the business, collaborate with different teams, and contribute to the company's strategic objectives. Each day, you will gain knowledge by performing tasks as directed by the program manager / assignment manager. You will also aspire to achieve your career goals by participating in professional development through in-person and virtual training, development and mentorship programs. The work model for the role is onsite.

Requirements

You enjoy solving technical problems and developing products and solutions.
You have a desire to learn and grow from a diverse set of experiences and people.
You foster a growth mindset, focusing on continual learning and improvement.
You are excited to explore living/working in different parts of the US.
You are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree engineering program and graduating by June 2026.
You are at ease communicating in English.
You have valid US work authorization and must not require sponsorship for an employment visa by ABB at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Relocation assistance is provided.

Responsibilities

Completing a rotational program with the ABB Electrification business, rotating across R&D teams, with potential to rotate through a related function.
Contributing to pioneering R&D efforts by developing and testing new engineering solutions, gaining hands-on experience with innovative technologies and advancing ABB’s research objectives.
Participating in formal training to develop technical, functional, professional and leadership skills in preparation for future roles.
Delivering the assigned tasks/projects within the assignment period.

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)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.