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Senior Project Engineer Mechanical Design Automation

ABB


Job Location:

Mebane, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll 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:

Engineering Tools Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.

The work model for the role is: onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in North America. Main stakeholders are Engineering R&D and Manufacturing.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Plan organize lead and execute multiple small and large projects simultaneously while meeting target delivery dates.

  • Develop user requirements specifications and structure for improving various applications including but not limited to Empower Rulestream ePLAN GPLM and/or SAP.

  • Design code test and implement new programs using various languages such as Visual Basic (VBA and ) and C# using structured programming techniques.

  • Interact with Engineering Manufacturing IT and SAP team members to troubleshoot and drive timely resolution to system related issues.

  • Enhance mechanical configurator code and tables for various product lines.

  • Enhance electrical CAD tools for various product lines.

  • Setup maintain and train users on engineering systems.

  • Some evenings and weekends may be required as part of production problem resolution programming and inventory support.

  • Perform other duties within Engineering Systems as directed.

Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelors Degreein Engineering Computer Science Physics or Mathematics.

  • 3 years of experience with Project Engineering and Rules based Systems.

  • Skills in MS Office Empower HIRES ePLAN GPLM and/or SAP.

  • Enhanced knowledge of Low/Medium Voltage Motor Control Centers.

  • You have a working knowledge of SQL and general programming.

  • You are a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Candidates must already have work authorization to work in the US.

More about us

ABB is a pioneering technology leader in power grids electrification products industrial automation robotics and motion serving customers in utilities industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147000 employees.

The Electrification Products business connects equipment software and services to protect control and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. The business provides customers with end-to-end product and service solutions that help ensure the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure.

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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity gender expression sexual orientation) marital status citizenship age race and ethnicity inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color religious creed national origin pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following websites: an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-.

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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.

Building a cleaner smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious the courageous and the creative. Thats why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact

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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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ABB's Electrification business offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substation to socket, enabling safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Offerings encompass digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-voltage, including EV ... View more

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