R&D Senior Engineer

ABB•Mebane, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports to R&D Leader – Grid Components. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology, product, and/or solution development, as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP). Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions. The work model for the role is: Hybrid in Mebane, NC. This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions division at the North American Technology Center in Mebane, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
5-8 years of experience in the electrical power equipment industry required, preferably, in the field of MV Reclosers or overhead MV Distribution products.
Proficiency in electrical equipment design in one or more of the following products: Reclosers, Breakers, Outdoor Overhead Distribution products, circuit breakers, contactors, and switches, etc.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards. (ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and UL.)
Proficiency in MV electrical products design, preferably Medium Voltage products preferred.
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

Maintaining recognized expertise in a Medium-Voltage (MV) Switchgear and Ground & Testing devices area by integrating the latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.
Working closely with the ABB Factories in MX, DE, CZ, and Mebane, NC finding new ways of solving problems by following your ideas, creating hypotheses, and defining ways to validate them.
Documenting work results (like findings, designs, or software), allowing others to maintain and improve them.
Understanding and initiating IP generation in your area of specialization and participating in the project IP strategy development.
Ensure compliance with IEEE C37.20.6 series, ANSI, and related standards.
Support UL, CSA, and IEC certification efforts, ensuring full compliance with global standards.
Lead root-cause analysis, design reviews, and reliability engineering to maintain exceptional product quality.
Understanding and initiating IP generation in your area of specialization and participating in the project IP strategy development.

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.
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