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R&D Engineer

ABB is hiring an R&D Engineer. It pays $83k-$133k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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  • On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include Creo, Windchill and mechanical engineering.
  • Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
  • Level lists 2,000+ other open roles at ABB.

AI in this role

Design, develop, and test innovative products and solutions in electrical distribution within an R&D agile environment.

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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:

Chapter Lead

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In this role you will have the opportunity to implement creative, innovative products solutions to provide value to customers, and win the market. This position requires a high degree of flexibility as well as analytical and interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for Identifying proposing and implementing innovative technology, software, and solutions by contributing with their own ideas.

The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite



You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Working as an independent contributor and reliable contributor in R&D projects, requiring only limited supervision.

  • Demonstrating solid technical proficiency in own area of competence and embraces best practices.

  • Performing a variety of tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, electronics, thermal, software), from concepts and requirements through design, implementation, integration, and testing, to technology transfer or maintenance and operations.

  • Documenting work results (like findings, designs, or software) solidly, allowing others to maintain and improve them.

  • Identifying areas of product quality improvements.


Qualifications for the role:
  • Bachelor’s degree, or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical power or similar

  • 2+ years’ experience in development of products & its solutions in Electrical distributions.

  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing implementation of new and modified designs.

  • Experience with design and product documentation, Creo and Windchill preferred.

  • Proven ability to analyze test data and solve design issues.

  • LEAN/Six Sigma certification is preferred

  • Ability to work in a fast paced agile work environment

What's in it for you

We 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.

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.

For 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

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 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.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

  • Choice 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. 

  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

  • Vision benefit

  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

  • Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

  • Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

  • Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

  • Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

  • Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

  • Employee discount program

Retirement

  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions 

  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB 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.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $133,280 annually.

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

R&D Engineer 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.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringR DProduct DesignAgileCreoWindchill

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  3. Tell me about a project where r d was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where product design was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where agile was part of your work. What did you do?

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