R&D Engineer
 ABB Inc. | |
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k), employee discount
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 United States, North Carolina, Raleigh | |
| 1021 Main Campus Drive (Show on map) | |
 Aug 15, 2025 | |
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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Research Department ManagerR&D Engineer At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Research Department Manager This position is classified under Global Grade: Grade 13 Your role and responsibilities 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. Also, you will 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 State's Centennial Campus in Raleigh, NC. You will be mainly accountable for: *Modelling, 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. Our team dynamics: You will join a dynamic, collaborative, dedicated and talented team where you will be able to thrive. Qualifications for the role * Bachelors (with 5+ years of industrial experience), or Master's 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: modelling (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 a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. Why ABB? What's in it for you We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll 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. 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Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. | |