R&D Senior Engineer - MV Switchgear
About The Position
This position reports to the R&D Department/Local Unit Lead. Senior R&D Engineer positions offered by Industrial Connections & Solutions, LLC (An ABB Company) (Mebane, North Carolina). Oversee research and development projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance the performance, reliability, and safety of electrical switchgear systems. Provide technical expertise in the design, analysis, and optimization of electrical switchgear, including circuit breakers, contactors, and switches. Utilize 3D CAD software for the design and modeling of switchgear components and assemblies. Mentor and guide junior engineers, in a collaborative and innovative work environment. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of new technologies. Prepare detailed technical reports, research papers, and presentations to communicate findings and progress to stakeholders. Enhance existing products and developing new products that meet critical market demands, adhering to ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and UL standards.
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field and 8 years of experience working in research and development (R&D) within the electrical power equipment industry.
- 8 years of experience in performing electrical equipment design in at least one of the following products: switchgears, motor controllers, power protection, power inverters, transformers, or meters
- 8 years of experience utilizing simulation software
- 8 years of experience applying related ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, UL, or IEC standards
- 8 years of experience working with electrical power systems, including circuit breakers, contactors, and switches
- 8 years of experience designing and modeling using 3D CAD software
- 8 years of experience performing project management, including leading R&D projects using a stage-gate process
Responsibilities
- Oversee research and development projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance the performance, reliability, and safety of electrical switchgear systems.
- Provide technical expertise in the design, analysis, and optimization of electrical switchgear, including circuit breakers, contactors, and switches.
- Utilize 3D CAD software for the design and modeling of switchgear components and assemblies.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, research papers, and presentations to communicate findings and progress to stakeholders.
- Enhance existing products and developing new products that meet critical market demands, adhering to ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and UL standards.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
