R&D Engineer - Mechanical

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

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include AutoCAD, Creo and MS Office.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
Level lists 2,000+ other open roles at ABB.
The role was posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

Design and develop mechanical and electrical low-voltage components in an R&D agile environment.

AutoCADCreoMS Office

mechanical-engineeringproduct-developmentcadsimulation

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

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, product 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: SCRUM

This role is contributing to the Contactor or Pilot device or Soft Starter development and Care in Xinhui China. Main stakeholders are Leadership team of Control, Agile team, Product Engineering, P&L, Lab, CoE etc.

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 (Mandatory)

BS in mechanical/electrical engineering with min. 5 years’ experience or MSc in mechanical/electrical engineering with minimum 2 years’ experience in R&D
Good active learning ability and self-drive.
Understand low-voltage electrical components and standards and their application in product design.
Familiar with the commonly used engineering materials: plastic and metallic and related manufacturing / processing.
Proficient in CAD, e.g. AutoCAD, Creo, and MS office.
Knows the simulations such as structure and thermal, etc.
Apply the simulations in the design
Capable of reading and express technical solutions in English
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Foreign enterprises R&D or Multinational teamwork experience is preferred.
Agile work way experience is preferred.

More about us (Mandatory)

Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers

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 - Mechanical 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. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

R&D Engineer - Mechanical is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Xinhui, Guangdong, China.
The job was posted on November 3, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

Prepare for this job

Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Mechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentCADSimulationAutoCADCreoMS Office

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where mechanical engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where product development was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where cad was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where simulation was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used AutoCAD in your day-to-day work.

Adapt your resume

List these exact terms on your resume: Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, CAD, Simulation, and AutoCAD. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

Get your CV reviewed before you apply

Send your CV and the role you want next. Your review arrives by email within 3 days.

Get a free CV review Check your resume with the ATS resume checker