R&D Engineer – LV Switchboards

job description

At ABB, we empower industries to operate leaner and cleaner by driving progress through global market leadership. We foster a culture of grit and innovation, ensuring that while the challenges are great, you never run alone. By joining our team, you contribute to the essential systems that run the world, supported by a hybrid work model and a commitment to helping you make a visible impact every day.

About the Role

In this hybrid position, you will serve as a Mechanical Engineer for the ReliaGear Switchboard product line in the North American Market. Reporting to the Solution Engineering Switchboard Chapter Lead, you will identify and implement innovative hardware and system solutions within a Research & Development (R&D) environment. You will be responsible for the full product lifecycle—from initial 3D modeling and analysis to documentation and manufacturing implementation—ensuring that every design meets strict functional, reliability, and safety standards.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• The Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing implementation of engineering programs that meet business standards and program / product requirements

• Design, develop, analyze, and document product designs which meet the functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements of the customer or market

• Create and maintain technical documentation for all design work and present material for technical review including but not limited to tolerance loops, drawings, bill of materials, product cost, problem and action lists, risk management, and failure root cause analysis reviews

• Execute designs with solid modeling software (PTC Creo / Windchill) to create models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and BOMs for designs which may include plastic, stamped metal, and electrically conductive parts

• Lead and support new product introduction (NPI) activities within a manufacturing environment, ensuring smooth transition from design to production.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Mechanical engineering preferred

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, technical design role.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze technical issues and implement effective solutions quickly

• Self-motivated and proactive, capable of managing multiple priorities and tasks with minimal supervision

• Experience in mechanical design, including 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation in PTC Creo (or similar CAD tools) is preferred

Required skills:

3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Product Design, Product Development, Time Management, Self-motivation, Proactivity

Required languages:

English

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that celebrates diversity, including a workforce that reflects 140+ nationalities globally. In the U.S., our workforce includes approximately 21% individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and 25% women in professional roles, as we strive to build a more inclusive industry. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k with company contributions, permissive time away for salaried employees, and 100% company-paid short-term disability.