R&D Senior Engineer - MV Switchgear

ABB•Mebane, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join ABB’s R&D team to lead development of next-generation medium-voltage switchgear solutions. The Senior R&D Engineer turns complex engineering challenges into products that improve power-distribution safety, efficiency, and reliability. Working alongside the factory, this role drives projects from concept through prototyping to production, mentors junior engineers, advances product-design innovation, and collaborates with global teams. The role contributes to Electrification Distribution Solutions in Mebane, North Carolina, and is onsite. Travel may be up to 10%, domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
At least 5 years of R&D experience in electrical power equipment or a similar industry.
Experience with 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, including ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and UL.
Direct experience executing type tests at internal and external laboratories.
Candidates must already have work authorization permitting them to work for ABB in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of dielectric, thermal, or structural simulation software.
Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM tools; SolidWorks or Creo with Windchill preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead development of new mechanical and electrical product designs, cost-optimization initiatives, and design enhancements aligned with company strategic objectives.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Project Managers, and R&D Engineers throughout the product-development life cycle, incorporating customer feedback into design solutions.
Validate product robustness using simulations, analytical methods, and physical testing.
Organize and conduct design reviews to evaluate 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.
Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with global teams to deliver innovative products.

Benefits

Choice of two medical plan options, including a PPO and 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 and AD&D coverage.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability coverage at 60% of pay, with an option to increase coverage.
Optional employee-paid supplemental benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation under a permissive time-away policy for salaried exempt positions.