R&D Engineer

ABB•Bloomfield, CT

16h•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: Chapter Lead. In this role you will have the opportunity to implement creative, innovative products solutions to provide value to customers, and win the market. This position requires a high degree of flexibility as well as analytical and interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for Identifying proposing and implementing innovative technology, software, and solutions by contributing with their own ideas. The work model for the role is: Onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical power or similar
2+ years’ experience in development of products & its solutions in Electrical distributions.
2+ years of experience in manufacturing implementation of new and modified designs.
Experience with design and product documentation, Creo and Windchill preferred.
Proven ability to analyze test data and solve design issues.
Ability to work in a fast paced agile work environment

Nice To Haves

LEAN/Six Sigma certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Working as an independent contributor and reliable contributor in R&D projects, requiring only limited supervision.
Demonstrating solid technical proficiency in own area of competence and embraces best practices.
Performing a variety of tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, electronics, thermal, software), from concepts and requirements through design, implementation, integration, and testing, to technology transfer or maintenance and operations.
Documenting work results (like findings, designs, or software) solidly, allowing others to maintain and improve them.
Identifying areas of product quality improvements.

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