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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nEngineering Manager__\nIn this role, you will serve as the technical authority for Solid-State (SS) and Electromechanical (EM) relays, with a focus on product sustainment, technical ownership, and problem resolution rather than new product design. You will apply your knowledge of relay operation to troubleshoot issues, analyze failures, ensure reliable product application, and strengthen team capabilities through technical guidance and training. You will also serve as the primary technical resource for Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Support.\nThe work model for this role is: Onsite\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as the technical authority for electromechanical (EM) and solid-state (SS) relay products, leading troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of product, wiring/control circuit, component, production, testing, and field issues throughout the product lifecycle.\nOwn and maintain relay engineering documentation and product configuration, including specifications, technical data, test requirements, acceptance criteria, BOMs, engineering databases, and engineering changes through the ECR-ECO-ECN process.\nProvide cross-functional technical leadership and capability building for Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, Supply Chain, and internal/external customers by delivering practical engineering solutions, troubleshooting guidance, training, and standardized technical documentation.\nEnsure product and project technical compliance and continuous support, including qualifying alternate materials/components, addressing obsolescence and cost challenges, managing approved technical changes, and ensuring deliverables meet contractual, safety, cybersecurity, quality, and BOM requirements through project/contract closure.\nQualifications\nAssociate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field and 10 years of electrical related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field and 5 years of electrical related experience OR Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field and 3 years of electrical related experience.\nExperience with electromechanical and solid-state relays in industrial applications.\nKnowledge of protection relay applications and basic coordination concepts.\nFamiliarity with relay testing equipment (e.g., Omicron or equivalent).\nExperience supporting legacy product sustainment or obsolescence management.\nCandidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.\nOur Team Dynamics\nOur 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.\nWhat's in it for you\nWe give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.\nABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.\nAll 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.\nFor more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf\nAs 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 1-888-694-7762.\nProtected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Onsite\nABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees\n[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]\nGo to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more\nHealth, Life & Disability\nChoice 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. \nChoice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.\nVision benefit.\nCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay).\nCompany paid AD&D (1X base pay).\nVoluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums.\nShort Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid.\nLong Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.\nSupplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance.\nPaid Parental Leave.\nEmployee Assistance Program.\nHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.\nEmployee discount program.\nRetirement\n401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.\nEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).\nTime off\nABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.\nMore about us\nABB Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society.\nABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division’s extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.\nJoin us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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