R&D Engineer II -- Electromechanical Design

ABB•Richmond, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The R&D Engineer II joins ABB’s Critical Power team in the ELSP Critical Power agile unit in Richmond, Virginia. The role creates and evaluates designs for power protection equipment, develops and tests mechanical designs against project requirements, and documents designs for manufacturing. The engineer contributes to cost reduction and coordinates with technical teams across the Critical Power business. The work model is hybrid, and the position reports to the Chapter Lead. The engineer independently contributes mechanical design deliverables for new or enhanced power protection equipment models. The role also supports cross-functional delivery, design reviews and verification, prototype fabrication and improvement, product cost reduction, and the conversion of conceptual designs into engineering documentation while maintaining existing products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
At least 5 years of experience.
Knowledge of solid modeling CAD design software, such as SolidWorks.
Knowledge of sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.
Initiative, creativity, and strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLM software.

Responsibilities

Create and document mechanical designs for new or enhanced power protection equipment models.
Develop mechanical design requirements and design and test equipment to meet project requirements.
Work cross-functionally to deliver timely, high-quality designs that meet customer expectations and project requirements.
Participate in design reviews and verification, provide feedback, and make design modifications in accordance with the established review process.
Design and release mechanical prototypes, support their fabrication, and lead improvements after fabrication.
Lead product design improvement opportunities to reduce product cost.
Convert conceptual designs into engineering documentation and maintain existing products.
Coordinate with other technical teams within the Critical Power business.

Benefits

Choice of two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice of two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 2 times base pay.
Company-paid AD&D insurance equal to 1 time base pay.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, employee-paid, up to maximums.
Company-paid short-term disability for up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability at 60% of pay, with an option to buy up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits, employee-paid, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt employees; salaried exempt employees receive vacation under a permissive time away policy.