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This position reports to:
R&D Leader – Grid Components
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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: Onsite
This role is contributing to the Instrument Transformers, Cutouts, Switches in Medium-Voltage in Pinetops, NC factory.
You will be mainly accountable for:-
Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision.
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Performing various tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, electronics, thermal, software), from building concepts, gathering requirements to designing, implementing, integrating, testing, technology transfer or maintenance, and operations.
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Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints.
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Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.
Qualifications for the role
- 2+ years of electrical engineering experience
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Strong background working with R&D teams in the Metering, Protection, & Control market
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Demonstrated expertise in power distribution and power systems
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience in medium-voltage systems
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experience with medium voltage is preferred
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Fluent English communication skills
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Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
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.
For 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
As 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.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request 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 [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
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Choice 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.
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Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
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Vision benefit
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Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
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Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
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Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
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Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
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Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
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Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
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Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
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Employee Assistance Program
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Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
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Employee discount program
Retirement
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401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
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Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
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ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
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