R&D Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. ABB scores A on the Alion truth index.
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This position reports to:
Chapter Lead__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Panelboards chapter, primarily supporting our Power Panels Agile Team or Lighting Panels Agile Team in Bloomfield, CT.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Design, development, and manufacturing implementation of R&D programs that meet business standards and program / product requirements, including functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
- Understanding and applying relevant processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints.
- Execute designs with solid modeling software (PTC Creo / Windchill) to create models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and BOMs for designs which may include plastic, stamped metal, and electrically conductive parts.
- Lead and support R&D projects, from ideation through manufacturing implementation, driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, schedule, scope, cost) and managing risks.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of the chapter, including to the improvement or development of new capabilities, skills, technical knowledge, performance, and culture.
You will join a dynamic, collaborative team of engineers where you will be able to thrive, learning & growing while contributing to the business by developing safe, quality new products.
Qualifications for the role
- You enjoy solving technical problems and developing products and solutions in the electrification market
- You have experience in mechanical design (including 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation using PTC Creo or similar tools) and engineering analysis
- You foster a growth mindset, focusing on continual learning and improvement, and you are at ease operating in a dynamic agile environment focused on delivering value to internal & external customers
- Experience in electromechanical design & testing of, and certification standards for, electrical components or equipment (e.g., Panelboards, switchboards, circuit breakers) is preferred
- Experience supporting New Product Introductions (NPI) within a manufacturing environment is preferred
- BS Mechanical Engineering or similar educational background with 5+ years of experience in R&D or a related field
- You are at ease communicating in English
- Able to travel domestically & internationally on an occasional basis
- You have valid US work authorization and must not require sponsorship for an employment visa by ABB at any time in the future
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
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