Manufacturing Engineer

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.

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Your Role and Responsibilities

Join our Critical Power team at our Napier facility as a Manufacturing Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and advancing our manufacturing capabilities. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical components and systems that support our industry-leading critical power solutions.

Work model: onsite #LI-onsite

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Modify and maintain mechanical components and assemblies for function, safety, reliability, and manufacturability using Solidworks or equivalent software
• Implementation of new design and modifications while collaborating with R&D, Agile, Quality, and Production teams
• Create and manage manufacturing data including 3D models, schematics, BOMs, and assembly procedures, maintaining technical documentation for active products
• Develop and manage engineering changes, problem-solving analysis, and support new product development initiatives in the Critical Power sector

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters—because the progress we make here creates real impact on critical power infrastructure globally.

Qualifications for the Role

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or demonstrate equivalent experience
• Solidworks or similar 3D modelling software expertise and 2D drafting proficiency (e.g., Autocad)
• 3+ years of experience managing technical documentation and working in manufacturing engineering, design, or product development environments
• Knowledge of design for assembly/manufacture (DFA/DFM), ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and manufacturing processes with meticulous attention to detail
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership, drive continuous improvement, and communicate effectively across departments
• Desirable: Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems (e.g., Windchill), power electronics equipment, or new product development roles

More About Us

In ABB's Power Conversion division, our customers require reliable and efficient power that supports their growing infrastructure, ensuring that data flows 24x7, while optimizing their footprint, energy costs and operations. They rely on us to provide the latest industry insights and technology to develop solutions needed to meet their evolving challenges. We are a customer-first provider of innovative critical power solutions that are designed for high reliability and performance. Our culture is one of quality and operational excellence which is fueled and supported by our talented people, tools and processes, and our "know how."

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.