R&D Electrical Engineer

ABB•Pinetops, NC

2d•Onsite

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: R&D Leader – Grid Components. Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team. The work model for the role is: Onsite. This role is contributing to the Instrument Transformers, Cutouts, Switches in Medium-Voltage in Pinetops, NC factory. You will be mainly accountable for: Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision. Performing various tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, electronics, thermal, software), from building concepts, gathering requirements to designing, implementing, integrating, testing, technology transfer or maintenance, and operations. Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints. Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience in the Medium-Voltage space
Strong background working with R&D teams in the Metering, Protection, & Control market
Demonstrated expertise in power distribution and power systems
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience in medium-voltage systems
Fluent English communication skills
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision.
Performing various tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, electronics, thermal, software), from building concepts, gathering requirements to designing, implementing, integrating, testing, technology transfer or maintenance, and operations.
Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints.
Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.

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.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.