R&D Engineer (CLF Fuses)

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As a R&D (Research and development) Engineer, you will help steer the direction of strategic corporate technology by focusing on solving industrial problems through reliable research work. Working as a researcher in R&D projects, you will solve applied research and technology problems and develop ways to more effectively solve them. Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will collaborate with Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering peers to sustain and evolve existing product lines while contributing ideas for innovative technology developments. In this role, you will leverage your technical skills to recognize problems, generate solutions and execute product development duties within all aspects of the product lifecycle.

This position reports to

R&D Team Manager

Your responsibilities

• Manage product development activities for assigned projects (design, testing, certification, vendor communications, etc.)
• Effectively work across the organization to achieve project deliverables
• Perform dimensional tolerance analysis to ensure design functionality
• Prepare engineering documentation including drawings, BOM (Bill of material), material specifications, instruction sheets, quality control plans, etc
• Provide project updates and deliver presentations as needed, both formally and informally through proactive communications
• Recognize opportunities and potential risks related to intellectual property

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and minimum 5 years of experience in engineering, with emphasis in the design and develop of components or systems
• Knowledge of medium voltage electrical power systems and current limiting fuses is desirable
• Sound knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes and the stage gate development process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and 3D modeling software (Creo preferred)
• Self motivated with a positive attitude toward achieving results
• Strong written and spoken communication skills (English required)
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in United States

Benefits

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

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts),is the number one manufacturer of electrification products in North America with a 125-year history of providing innovation and customer- focused solutions for connecting and protecting electrical systems, as well as a unique differentiated medium voltage offering. Our products are used all around you, every day – orbiting the earth, working on Mars, on the fastest trains we ride, in the fastest cars of the world, crossing oceans, in factories producing your food, in the tallest buildings of the world, in the most modern hotels and in the walls of your home. With a portfolio of more than 200,000 products marketed under more than 38 premium brand names, our Division offerings are found wherever electricity is used. 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-Hybrid