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Mechanical Design Engineer
ABB is a global market leader in high-power, high-performance motors and drives. In this role, you will design and develop Medium Voltage drive cabinets, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for production efficiency and quality.
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Responsibilities
Create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for inverter cabinets, and mechanical parts
Develop sheet metal, plastic, and machined components with a focus on manufacturability and cost efficiency
Ensure designs meet structural, thermal, and environmental requirements
Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to validate feasibility and optimize production processes
Support cross-functional teams during prototype builds and product testing
Perform tolerance analysis, clearance distance and thermal simulations for drives components
Participate in design reviews, failure mode analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain BOMs, design specifications, and revision control in PLM systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
Minimum 5 years of experience with Medium Voltage equipment or similar industry
Strong solid modeling experience required
Experience with sheet metal parts, insulation material and related components
Familiarity with UL and ANSI standards for cabinets and clearance requirements for electrical components
Thermal analysis and cooling test experience is a plus
Demonstrated agility and ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and drive business success
Travel up to 10% required
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
Preferred
Proficiency in ProE/Creo and PTC Windchill within a product development environment preferred
Benefits
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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase