R&D Associate Engineer

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As an R&D Associate Engineer, you will be part of the Power Protection team, you will work in ELSP (Electrification Smart Power) in Richmond, Virginia, creating and evaluating the design of equipment, systems or installations, including specifications for manufacturing, fabrication or construction. In this role you will utilize your extensive skills and technical expertise to generate mechanical design project requirements, design and test to meet those requirements, document your design, and participate in cost reduction and coordination with other technical teams within our Power Protection business.

This position reports to

Research Department Manager

Your responsibilities

• Oversee the mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) required for the development of new or enhanced models of power protection equipment such as UPS.
• Work with others cross-functionally to deliver designs in a timely manner with high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations and project requirements.
• Contribute to design reviews and verification following the established design review process, providing feedback on designs and making modifications.
• Design and release mechanical prototypes, supporting the fabrication of those prototypes, and leading the improvement process following prototype fabrication.
• Support transfer of conceptual designs into engineering documentation and in maintaining existing products.
• Working with all areas of the business (production, supply chain, service, etc.) to ensure products being developed or enhanced meet the needs of the entire business.

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with 0-2 plus years of practical experience required.
• Knowledge of solid modeling CAD design software (Solidworks, etc.) required.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience with PLM software a plus.
• Thermal and vibration simulation experience a plus.
• Knowledge sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing in all the above.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity and reliability of almost any operation. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Onsite