R&D Engineer

ABB•Richmond, VA

2d•Hybrid

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 utilize your skills and technical expertise to generate mechanical design project requirements. Each day, you will design, test to meet those requirements and document your designs. You will also showcase your expertise by participating in cost reduction projects and coordination with the technical teams within our Critical Power business. The work model for the role is: Hybrid. This role is contributing to the Critical Power business in Richmond, VA.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, or product design
Knowledge of solid modeling CAD design software (Solidworks, etc.) required
A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills
Experienced in thermal and structural evaluation, and PLM software a plus
Experience interpreting and applying electrical safety standards (UL/IEC, etc.) a plus.
Knowledge sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.
Project Management experience with hands on experience in manufacturing environment a plus

Responsibilities

Contributing to the mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) required for the development of new or enhanced models of critical power equipment.
Working with others cross-functionally to deliver designs in a timely manner with high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations and project requirements.
Contributing to design reviews and verification following the established design review process, providing feedback on designs and making modifications.
Designing and releasing mechanical prototypes, supporting the fabrication of those prototypes, and leading the improvement process following prototype fabrication.
Leading product design improvement opportunities to reduce product cost.
Supporting in converting conceptual designs into engineering documentation and in maintaining existing products.
Working with all areas of the business (production, supply chain, service, etc.) to ensure products being developed or enhanced meet the needs of the entire business.

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.