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ABB Job Opportunity

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: R&D Leader Grid Components

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB's success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

The work model for the role is: onsite.

This role is contributing to the EL Distribution Solutions in Pinetops, NC or Mebane, NC.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Develop new products medium-voltage instrument transformers and sensors including product concept, numerical analysis and simulations, design documentation, as well as testing and characterization of the design in the labs with the help of the technical support staff.
• Create definitions of parts, sub-assemblies and top-level end items in the form of 2D drawings, 3D models, tolerance stack ups and various electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling and inspection; ensure compliance with established design guidelines for safety, manufacturing efficiency, quality and reliability.
• Facilitate design reviews for product parts and assemblies during the development and industrialization process; work as a part of the cross functional teams including manufacturing, sourcing, global engineering and systems engineering in developing and on-going support of state-of-the-art medium voltage control and protection devices.
• Protect inventions following ABB intellectual property guidelines; ability to travel is required, estimate 10 to 15 percent travel (domestic as well as international).

Qualifications for the Role

Master's degree in science (MSc) in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience or Bachelor's degree in science (BSc) in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of experience in medium or high voltage products development.

Sound knowledge of FEM dielectric, electromagnetic, structural, thermal and CFD numerical simulations.

Good understanding of electrotechnical material properties, behavior and applications.

Basic experience with electrical devices testing and troubleshooting.

Experience with new products industrialization process preferred.

Sound knowledge of SolidWorks (or similar CAD tool) 3D modeling, 2D drawings preferred.

Experience with medium-voltage or high-voltage power network devices preferred.

What's in it for You

We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the 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 Individuals with Disabilities 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.

Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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