R&D Senior Engineer

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This Position reports to :

R&D Leader Grid Components

In this role you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology product and / or solution development as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP). Each day you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying proposing and implementing innovative solutions.

The work model for the role is : Hybrid in Mebane NC

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions division at the North American Technology Center in Mebane NC.

You will be mainly accountable for :

Maintaining recognized expertise in a Medium-Voltage (MV) Reclosers area by integrating the latest developments in technologies tools and methodologies into your work.

Working closely with the ABB Factories in MX DE CZ and Mebane NC finding new ways of solving problems by following your ideas creating hypotheses and defining ways to validate them.

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

Understanding and initiating IP generation in your area of specialization and participating in the project IP strategy development.

Ensure compliance with IEEE C37.60 IEC 62271-111 ANSI and related standards.

Support UL CSA and IEC certification efforts ensuring full compliance with global standards.

Lead root-cause analysis design reviews and reliability engineering to maintain exceptional product quality.

Understanding and initiating IP generation in your area of specialization and participating in the project IP strategy development.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).

Minimum 8 years of experience in the electrical power equipment industry required preferably in the field of MV Reclosers or overhead MV Distribution products.

Proficiency in electrical equipment design in one or more of the following products : Reclosers Breakers Outdoor Overhead Distribution products circuit breakers contactors and switches etc.

Working knowledge of simulation software (Dielectric thermal structural) desired.

Knowledge of relevant industry standards. (ANSI IEEE NEMA and UL.)

Proficiency in MV electrical products design preferably Medium Voltage products preferred.

Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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More about us

ABBs 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.

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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

Time off

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Vendor Management,Design Controls,C / C++,FDA Regulations,Intellectual Property Law,ISO 13485,Research Experience,SolidWorks,Research & Development,Internet Of Things,Product Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1