R&D Senior Engineer

ABB is hiring an R&D Senior Engineer in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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The posting mentions AutoCAD, Nx and SAP among its tools and skills.
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Lead mechanical structural design and R&D for motor and generator products.

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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
-Lead the mechanical structural design of motor/generator products, including 3D modeling and 2D engineering drawing of core components such as stators, rotors, housings, and cooling systems.

·Technological breakthroughs and innovation
-Resolve technical challenges in the R&D process and propose innovative solutions.

·Cross departmental collaboration and project management

-Collaborate with electrical design, FEA/CFD, PM, suppliers and production departments to ensure timely delivery

·Technical specifications and knowledge management
-Develop technical specifications, test reports, and user manuals to support product certification and market promotion.

Qualifications for the Role

-Bachelor’s degree or above, major in Mechanical engineering, mechatronics integration, automation and other related.

-Proficient in mechanical design, with extensive experience in the research and development of motors and generators.
-Lead the design work of at least one project of motor or generator.
-Familiar with motor manufacturing process.

-Be good at Office, AutoCAD, NX, have the experience of SAP and PDM system will be better.

-Skilled in electrical circuit, can understanding the working principle and the main part of motors.

-Fluent in written ,reading and oral English.

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 Senior 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 Senior 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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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Mechanical EngineeringR And DProduct DesignAutoCADNxSAP

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