Designer

ABB is hiring a Designer in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include electrical design, mechanical drawing and circuit design.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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ABB is seeking a Designer to perform electrical design and technical support for industrial motors and generators.

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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.

This position reports to:

Engineering Manager

At ABB, we help important industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.

Every person here makes that happen. By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world’s best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level.

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

-Work with project management department to clarify and define order information

-Calculate the performance data of machine, answer customer's technical enquiries.

-Do detail electrical design to provide all kinds of required documents.

-Use engineering specific design software, generate and maintain the bill of materials, guarantee the integrity of material information required by order fulfillment process.

-Deal with engineering change and other accidental incidents, support the production process in time.

-Supply technical support to Sales, Purchasing, Sourcing and Service

-Communicate with R&D colleagues to get support and to search solutions for uncertain technical issues

-Selection of key components (such as surge protectors, current transformers, etc.) to ensure meeting customer's requirements.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

Professional experiences and skills:

-Major in electrical related speciality, With at least three years mechanical design experience.
-Skilled in electrical circuit, can understanding the working principle and the main part of motors.
-People with experience in motor and generators related industry is preferred.
-Have knowledge in motor production manufacturing process.
-Have knowledge in mechanical drawing, mechanical design, material.
-Familiar with electrical system schematics, proficient in the design of control cabinets, protective circuits, and starting methods.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

More about us

The High Power Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. The Division’s induction, synchronous and special design motors and synchronous generators power critical applications across industry, infrastructure and marine transportation. Combining the best available materials with superior technology, the large motors and generators are designed to operate efficiently and reliably, even for challenging processes or applications and to have low life cycle costs.

Call to Action

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

How we rate this

Designer at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Designer is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
The job was posted on September 24, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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