Senior Research And Development Engineer - ABB : Job Details

About the Company - ABB is dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

About the Role - 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: Onsite. This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions division at the North American Technology Center in Mebane, NC. You will be mainly accountable for:

• Maintaining recognized expertise in a specific area by integrating the latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.
• Working closely with the Mebane Factory, 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.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum of 6 – 8+ years of experience in R&D within the electrical power equipment industry required.
• Proficiency in electrical equipment design in one or more of the following products: switchgear, motor controllers, power protection, power inverters, transformers, meters, circuit breakers, contactors, and switches, etc.
• Working knowledge of simulation software (Dielectric, thermal, structural desired).
• Working knowledge and application of relevant industry standards. (ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and UL.)
• Proficiency in electrical switchgear design, preferably Medium Voltage products preferred.
• Working knowledge of Arc resistant product design and mitigation a plus.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.