R&D Engineer

ABB is hiring an R&D Engineer in Shanghai, China. 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.
The posting mentions Nx, AutoCAD and Office among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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R&D Engineer responsible for product research, development, and design of large 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:

R&D Team Lead

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

· Product Research, Development and Design for motor and generator products

· Technological breakthroughs and innovation

· Cross departmental collaboration and project management

· Technical specifications and knowledge management

Qualifications for the Role

· Bachelor and above,

· Mechanical engineering, mechatronics integration, automation and other related

· over 3 years of experience in motor and generator design

· Knowledge in NX/TC and other 3D design software, AutoCAD, Office programs

· Fluent in written ,reading and oral English.

· Ownership. Proactive. Good communication and team work skills, willingness and capability to learn.

· Proficient in mechanical design, with experience in the research, development, and design of motors and generators preferred.

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

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

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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 Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
The job was posted on October 27, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Mechanical EngineeringMechatronicsAutomationProduct DesignMotor DesignNxAutoCADOffice

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