R&D Senior Mechanical Engineer

ABB•Fort Smith, AR

7d•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. The R&D Senior Mechanical Engineer supports a team of mechanical engineers in development of electric motor technologies and products by identifying and implementing innovative solutions; helps manage motor technologies, platforms, and intellectual property. Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering. We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of experience with Electric Motors and minimum 4 years in AC Induction Motors.
Knowledge of electric motor technologies, advanced design methodologies (FEA), manufacturing processes, and customer support experience.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of UL, CSA, CE, IEC, NEMA regulatory compliance (preferred).
Lean Six Sigma or PMP – Certifications, Master’s Degree in Engineering, SAP, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and computer programming.

Responsibilities

Contributes significantly to successful outcomes in technology development, product development, and support of existing products. Conducts a detailed cost‑benefit analysis to optimize designs.
Develops mechanical designs for industrial motors in accordance with internal specifications and industry standards, covering fractional through integral horsepower ranges. Maintains strong expertise in AC induction and permanent‑magnet motor design methodologies, modeling techniques, test standards, and analysis of motor test data.
Applies deep motor‑design expertise to generate innovative and creative solutions for complex R&D assignments. Ensures proper protection of newly developed intellectual property. Serves as a project leader or senior project contributor, providing guidance in the use of engineering tools, processes, and methods.
Collaborates with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales on product specifications, application support, and regulatory or certification requirements and processes. Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to achieve timely, high‑quality results.

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.