Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

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You will be creating and executing designs for engineering solutions as part of the team in ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Switchgear LV (Low Voltage) and MV (Medium Voltage), Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) in Mebane, North Carolina, This includes drawings, calculations, bill of materials, engineering instructions and processes. You will be responsible to create mechanical designs that require knowledge of ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear to effectively achieve objectives. Assignments typically require the use of advanced and innovative techniques. In this role, you will proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction.

This position reports to

Engineering Supervisor

Your responsibilities

• Utilize 3D modeling to designs engineering solutions, including drawings and calculations according to contractual specification

• Creates or reviews engineering drawings, specifications and plans required by manufacturing, fabrication or construction

• Contributes to design reviews and design verification, modifies design, as necessary

• Review mechanical bill of material accuracy and work with project engineers to achieve desired mechanical component ordering

• Ensure all designs work to meet company, industry and customer's technical standards/requirements (that is NEC (National Electrical Code

• USA), ANSI, IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), customer project specifications, etc.)

• Perform tolerance and mechanical stress analysis as necessary

• Support mechanical designs for New Product Introductions

• Coordinates with Manufacturing and Testing functions to ensure the designs are appropriately manufactured/staged and tested. Updates the engineering deliverables as built

• Provide feedback and solutions to project managers and project engineers to meet customer needs

• Create and document standards for mechanical designs

• Coordinates with Commissioning / Service functions to ensure the designs are appropriately installed and commissioned (if applicable as part of the contract). Updates the engineering deliverables post installation & commissioning (if applicable)

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive improvements in efficiency, quality and/or customer satisfaction

• Uses standard processes and tools and provide feedback for improvement and maintenance of the respective engineering tools and systems (that is, symbol libraries, guidelines, reference documents, engineering system usability, etc.)

• Participates in project meetings and presents specific aspects of design assignments

• Technical leadership and knowledge sharing. Actively contributes and shares experiences in workshops pertaining to engineering design, tools and processes. Shares best practices Lessons Learned documentation across different projects

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree and minimum 2 years of experience in Customer Application Engineering or Mechanical Design

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology or a related field and 5 plus years of relevant experience preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field and 3 plus years of relevant experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Must be self motivated with a high level of creativity

• Complex problem solving skills required

• Experience in dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and specifically with steel or copper fabrication

• Experience with electrical distribution equipment

• Proficient with AutoCAD (recent version) or equivalent computer aided design platform. Computer Aided Design certification or degree preferred

• Experience with 3D design including use of Creo, Solidworks or equivalent design platforms

• Familiar and have practical experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP, Windchill and other applicable software

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Wellbeing program

• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M.

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