{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f05d308fc21bceedeba081af","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f05d308fc21bceedeba081af","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f05d308fc21bceedeba081af","title":"R&D Engineer","description":"At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and 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.\n\nChapter Lead\nIn this role you will have the opportunity to utilize you skills and technical expertise to generate mechanical design project requirements.. Each day, you will design, test to meet those requirements and document your designs. You will also showcase your expertise by participating in cost reduction projects and coordination with the technical teams within our Critical Power business.\nThe work model for the role is: Hybrid\nThis role is contributing to the Critical Power business in Richmond, VA.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nContributing to the mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) required for the development of new or enhanced models of critical power equipment.\n\nWorking with others cross-functionally to deliver designs in a timely manner with high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations and project requirements.\n\nContributing to design reviews and verification following the established design review process, providing feedback on designs and making modifications\n\nDesigning and releasing mechanical prototypes, supporting the fabrication of those prototypes, and leading the improvement process following prototype fabrication\n\nLeading product design improvement opportunities to reduce product cost\n\nSupporting in converting conceptual designs into engineering documentation and in maintaining existing products.\n\nWorking 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\n\nJob Requirements\n\nA Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering\n\n2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, or product design\n\nKnowledge of solid modeling CAD design software (Solidworks, etc.) required\n\nA collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills\n\nExperienced in thermal and structural evaluation, and PLM software a plus\n\nExperience interpreting and applying electrical safety standards (UL/IEC, etc.) a plus.\n\nKnowledge sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.\n\nProject Management experience with hands on experience in manufacturing environment a plus\n\nWhat's in it for you\nWe want you to bring your full self to work-your 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.\n\nABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.\n\nAll 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.\n\nFor more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf\n\nAs 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. 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Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.\n\nABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees\n[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]\n\nGo to myBenefitsABB.com and click on \\\"Candidate/Guest\\\" to learn more\n\nHealth, Life & Disability\n\nChoice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.\n\nChoice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus\n\nVision benefit\n\nCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)\n\nCompany paid AD&D (1X base pay)\n\nVoluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums\n\nShort Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid\n\nLong Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to \\\"buy-up\\\" to 66 2/3% of pay.\n\nSupplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance\n\nParental Leave - up to 6 weeks\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption\n\nEmployee discount program\n\nRetirement\n\n401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions\n\nEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)\n\nTime off\nABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.\n\nMore about us\nABB 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.\n\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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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.\n\nChapter Lead\nIn this role you will have the opportunity to utilize you skills and technical expertise to generate mechanical design project requirements.. Each day, you will design, test to meet those requirements and document your designs. You will also showcase your expertise by participating in cost reduction projects and coordination with the technical teams within our Critical Power business.\nThe work model for the role is: Hybrid\nThis role is contributing to the Critical Power business in Richmond, VA.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nContributing to the mechanical design deliverables (design and documentation) required for the development of new or enhanced models of critical power equipment.\n\nWorking with others cross-functionally to deliver designs in a timely manner with high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations and project requirements.\n\nContributing to design reviews and verification following the established design review process, providing feedback on designs and making modifications\n\nDesigning and releasing mechanical prototypes, supporting the fabrication of those prototypes, and leading the improvement process following prototype fabrication\n\nLeading product design improvement opportunities to reduce product cost\n\nSupporting in converting conceptual designs into engineering documentation and in maintaining existing products.\n\nWorking 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\n\nJob Requirements\n\nA Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering\n\n2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, or product design\n\nKnowledge of solid modeling CAD design software (Solidworks, etc.) required\n\nA collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills\n\nExperienced in thermal and structural evaluation, and PLM software a plus\n\nExperience interpreting and applying electrical safety standards (UL/IEC, etc.) a plus.\n\nKnowledge sheet metal design, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.\n\nProject Management experience with hands on experience in manufacturing environment a plus\n\nWhat's in it for you\nWe want you to bring your full self to work-your 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.\n\nABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.\n\nAll 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.\n\nFor more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf\n\nAs 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. 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Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.\n\nABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees\n[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]\n\nGo to myBenefitsABB.com and click on \\\"Candidate/Guest\\\" to learn more\n\nHealth, Life & Disability\n\nChoice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.\n\nChoice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus\n\nVision benefit\n\nCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)\n\nCompany paid AD&D (1X base pay)\n\nVoluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums\n\nShort Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid\n\nLong Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to \\\"buy-up\\\" to 66 2/3% of pay.\n\nSupplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance\n\nParental Leave - up to 6 weeks\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption\n\nEmployee discount program\n\nRetirement\n\n401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions\n\nEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)\n\nTime off\nABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.\n\nMore about us\nABB 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.\n\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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