R&D Engineer

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In this role you will have the opportunity to work in dynamic international teams comprised of people with a wide range of experience and competencies to develop technical innovations for ABB Electrification and Motion Business Areas. Each day you will conduct groundbreaking initiatives in technologies related to electrical apparatus (e.g. electrical motors (instrument) transformers and switchboards are few examples) addressing for instance their modelling (insulation/conductive/magnetic) materials selection manufacturing or testing. You will also be able to pursue personal initiatives and entrepreneurial behavior in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the ABB Corporate Research Center located on North Carolina States Centennial Campus in Raleigh NC.

Your role and responsibilities:

Modeling designing building testing and recommending solutions applied to industrial electrical components and (sub)systems

Bringing an innovative approach interfacing with local and external partners in achieving the best technical results on time and on budget.

Challenging existing methodologies shortening design cycles and de-risking novel technologies.

Qualifications for the role:

Bachelors (with 5 years of industrial experience) or Masters degree (with 2 years of industrial experience) or PhD (with 0-1 year of industrial experience) in Engineering (Electrical Industrial Mechanical or Materials preferred) or Physics.

Expertise in at least two of the following areas: modeling (dielectric mechanical and thermal preferred in that order) materials (insulating applied to electrical components preferred) manufacturing (e.g. casting/injection molding 3-D printing and welding are few examples) mechatronics (design/assembly/testing of hardware); knowledge in Matlab Solidworks (or Creo) Ansys and hands-on approach to solve practical challenges involving prototyping including hardware/firmware integration (e.g. LabView C) will be beneficial for the role.

Demonstrate ability to translate technical specifications project planning required technical documentation and reporting.

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

Our team dynamics:

You will join a dynamic collaborative dedicated and talented team where you will be able to thrive.

Whats in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.

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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.

More about us

ABB 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 to improve power delivery and security enhance energy management efficiency and operational reliability as we seek to achieve a low carbon society.

ABB Motion provides pioneering technology products solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency improve safety and reliability and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.

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