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Mebane, North Carolina, United States
Onsite
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This position reports to:
R&D Department/Local Unit Lead__
Industrial Connections and Solutions, LLC (An ABB Company)
Senior R&D Engineer
Job Description:
Senior R&D Engineer positions offered by Industrial Connections & Solutions, LLC (An ABB Company) (Mebane, North Carolina). Oversee research and development projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance the performance, reliability, and safety of electrical switchgear systems. Provide technical expertise in the design, analysis, and optimization of electrical switchgear, including circuit breakers, contactors, and switches. Utilize 3D CAD software for the design and modeling of switchgear components and assemblies. Mentor and guide junior engineers, in a collaborative and innovative work environment. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of new technologies. Prepare detailed technical reports, research papers, and presentations to communicate findings and progress to stakeholders. Enhance existing products and developing new products that meet critical market demands, adhering to ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and UL standards.
Minimum Requirements:
• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field and 8 years of experience working in research and development (R&D) within the electrical power equipment industry.
• Must have 8 years of experience in each of the following:
• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.
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.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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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
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy
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