R&D Mechanical Engineer

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together.

About the role

This position reports to the Engineering Manager. The R&D Mechanical Engineer is responsible for creating, developing, and maintaining high-quality mechanical design solutions to support new product development, continuous improvement, and plant/production needs. This role contributes to mechanical design excellence by applying advanced analysis skills, implementing efficient design practices, and ensuring alignment with engineering standards.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters—because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Responsibilities

• Electric Motor Design & Analysis – Expert-level competence in motor design, performance optimization, and complex problem-solving using both FEA and closed-form solutions.
• Advanced Technical Analysis – Proficiency in airflow, vibration, and sound level analysis with the ability to propose and validate improvement opportunities.
• Design Leadership & Optimization – Experience leading design initiatives with a focus on manufacturing considerations, cost reduction, and comprehensive testing and validation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation – Skilled at working across technical and functional teams, generating IP, documenting findings for diverse audiences, and translating business drivers into technical solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and minimum 6 years of experience with advanced design methodologies (FEA), manufacturing processes, and customer support experience.
• Working knowledge of UL, CSA, CE, IEEE, IEC, NEMA regulatory compliance (preferred).
• Proven ability to create accurate documentation, including detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering records, while supporting design changes and revisions.
• Strong command of mechanical performance fundamentals while considering manufacturing processes such as die casting, machining, stamping, plastic molding, fabrication, or similar.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis, data reporting, and technical presentations.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma or PMP Certifications (preferred).
• Proficiency in SAP, Ansys, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks CSWP (preferred).

About us

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable, energy-efficient, and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

Benefits

• Health, Life & Disability:
  • Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan (Copay Plan) or a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account).
  • 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, with the ability to “buy-up” to 66⅔% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits – 100% employee-paid (accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program with support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Health Advocate support resources.
• Employee discount program.
• Retirement:
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions.
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
• Time off:
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • Salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time-away policy.