R&D Engineer - NEMA Breakers NPIAt ABB, we are 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.
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R&D/Technology Manager

Your role and responsibilities

The R&D Design Engineer for Breakers will support the ELSP NEMA Breakers product line at our site in Bloomfield, CT. Displaying strong leadership skills and demonstrable experience in design, quality, safety and compliance, and new product development and implementation is required. In this role, you will be working on a NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION (NPI) development program requiring but not limited to experience in design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing, all focused on a new Circuit Breaker product.The work model for the role is: OnsiteYou will be mainly accountable for:• Active contributor in design development, 2D/3D design documentation, design analysis, hands on prototyping, design validation testing, and in manufacturing line integration; Plan, execute, and report on the technical design, schedule, and test results of a program with guidance from senior engineering resources.• Design, develop, analyze, and document product designs which meet the functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements of the customer or market; Demonstrate conformance to Product Technical Specifications and international standards using Design for Six Sigma and Design for Reliability methodologies. Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.• Create and maintain technical documentation for all design work and present material for technical review including but not limited to tolerance loops, drawings, bill of materials, product cost, problem and action lists, risk management, and Failure root cause analysis reviews; Execute designs with solid modeling software (PTC Creo / Windchill) to create models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and BOMs for designs which may include plastic, stamped metal, and electrically conductive parts.• Support manufacturing implementation of products through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA); Develop and execute test plans including prototype design and assembly and root cause analysis.Our team dynamicsYou will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor degree in Mechanical engineering PLUS minimum 2 years of engineering experience. Experience with 3D CAD Software design, modelling, and Bills of Materials Familiarity with mechanical design for mechanisms, thermal, and structural performance. Proven ability to analyze test data and solve design issues. Fluent in Creo and Windchill, preferred. Knowledge of certification standards for electrical equipment (UL, IEC, ANSI/IEEE), preferred. Experience on thermal, stress, structural and short circuit, analysis, and mechanism design using Creo as modeling tool, preferred. LEAN/Six Sigma - Green Belt certified, preferred. Circuit Breaker, Switchgear, Controls, Power Panels or other Electro-Mechanical design and testing experience, preferred Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe 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 ABBABB 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.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs 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-onsiteWhile base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $65,100 and $120,900 annually.myBenefitsABB.com