R&D Engineer

ABB is hiring an R&D Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

AI in this role

Contribute to R&D projects by designing mechanical and electrical medium-voltage switchgear solutions.

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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:

R&D Team Lead

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:#Li-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification business in Distribution Solution division at Nashik, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision.
Performing various tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, electronics, thermal, software), from building concepts, gathering requirements to designing, implementing, integrating, testing, technology transfer or maintenance, and operations.
Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints.
Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.

Qualifications for the role

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (should be full-time)
Minimum 4 to 8 years of experience in Design and Development of Mechanical Parts and Assemblies (Sheet-Metal components, Casted & Machined Metal parts and Molded Plastic parts)
Hands-on experience in prototyping, type testing, and interpreting technical drawings.
Proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo 3D CAD software.
Strong technical knowledge of Medium Voltage Switchgear (AIS / GIS / RMU).
Good verbal and written communication skills in English

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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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.

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

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

Key facts

R&D Engineer is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
The job was posted on October 7, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Mechanical EngineeringResearch And DevelopmentPrototypingSolidworksCreo

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Tell me about a project where research and development was part of your work. What did you do?
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What's a project where you used Solidworks hands-on?
Walk me through how you've used Creo in your day-to-day work.

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