R&D Senior Technical Specialist

ABBFort Smith, AR
Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Director of Research & Development. The work model for the role is Onsite. The role plays a key part in technology and product development initiatives that shape the next generation of electric motor products. The specialist will drive specialized prototype development projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality and timeline targets are met. They will leverage deep knowledge of manufacturing processes to bridge design intent with production feasibility, identifying opportunities to improve cost, efficiency, and scalability. The team dynamics emphasize mutual support, collaboration, and continuous learning, with a focus on pushing ideas forward to solve real problems and making a meaningful impact.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with electric motors
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced design methods (FEA)
  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • SAP

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced motor design principles to create electrical designs for industrial motors that meet ABB specifications and industry standards.
  • Demonstrate continuous learning and mastery of ABB engineering tools and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Define and execute prototype development strategies, including equipment and tooling requirements.
  • Plan prototyping timelines and accelerate technology readiness.
  • Partner effectively with other R&D and cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges, authorize material substitutions, and drive application-focused solutions.
  • Serve as a key technical resource, solving design and application challenges, supporting cross-functional problem-solving, and actively contributing to design teams.

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)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 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.
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