R&D Senior Engineer - MV Switchgear

ABB•Mebane, NC

5d•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 Department/Local Unit Lead. Join our R&D team and lead the development of next-generation medium voltage switchgear solutions. As a Senior R&D Engineer, you will transform complex engineering challenges into innovative products that improve power distribution safety, efficiency, and reliability. Working alongside the factory, you will drive projects from concept through prototyping to production, creating technology that makes a real difference in how industries access and manage electrical power. You will also mentor junior engineers, drive innovation in product design, and collaborate with global teams to deliver solutions that set industry benchmarks. The work model for this role is #LI-onsite. This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in Mebane, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
Minimum 5 years of R&D experience in the electrical power equipment or similar industry required.
Experience in the mechanical design of Low or Medium Voltage ANSI switchgear, Motor Control Centers, or similar complex electrical/mechanical equipment.
Knowledge and application of relevant industry standards. (ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and UL.)
Direct experience with executing type tests at internal and external laboratories.
Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM tools—SolidWorks or Creo with Windchill preferred.
Travel up to 10%, both domestically and internationally.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of simulation software (Dielectric, thermal, structural) desired.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of new product designs (Mechanical/Electrical), cost optimization initiatives, and design enhancements to maintain technology leadership in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Project Managers, and R&D Engineers throughout the product development life cycle to ensure customer feedback is effectively integrated into design solutions.
Validate product robustness using simulations, analytical methods, and physical testing.
Organize and conduct design reviews, evaluating concepts for technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
Review and assess test plans and results to ensure product performance and compliance with ANSI/IEEE and CSA 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).
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.