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R&D Engineer
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
R&D/Technology Manager
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking to appoint an R&D Engineer for ELSP (Smart Power) Business at our site in Bloomfield, CT to support NEMA Safety switch Develop & Care (D&C) Agile TEAM in NAM Construction & Infrastructure (NAM C&I) Agile Unit. Displaying strong leadership skills and demonstrable experience in technical fundamentals, quality, safety and compliance, and new product introduction implementation. In this position, you will implement creative, innovative products solutions to provide value to customers, and win in the market. This position requires a high degree of flexibility as well as analytical and interpersonal skills. Identifies, proposes, and implements innovative technology, software and/or solutions by contributing with own ideas. Works independently as a member of an R&D team. The work model for the role is: onsite (#Li-Onsite) This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division in Bloomfield, CT. You will be mainly accountable for: Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision. 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. Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints. Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.
Qualifications for the role
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. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website 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: _KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf _ English_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. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability 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- or by sending an email to Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $65,100 and $120,900 annually. myBenefitsABB.com
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
R&D/Technology Manager
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking to appoint an R&D Engineer for ELSP (Smart Power) Business at our site in Bloomfield, CT to support NEMA Safety switch Develop & Care (D&C) Agile TEAM in NAM Construction & Infrastructure (NAM C&I) Agile Unit. Displaying strong leadership skills and demonstrable experience in technical fundamentals, quality, safety and compliance, and new product introduction implementation. In this position, you will implement creative, innovative products solutions to provide value to customers, and win in the market. This position requires a high degree of flexibility as well as analytical and interpersonal skills. Identifies, proposes, and implements innovative technology, software and/or solutions by contributing with own ideas. Works independently as a member of an R&D team. The work model for the role is: onsite (#Li-Onsite) This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division in Bloomfield, CT. You will be mainly accountable for: Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision. 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. Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints. Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's degree, or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical power or similar with minimum of 2 years' experience (experience in development of products & its solutions in Electrical distributions is preferred).
- Experience in manufacturing implementation of new and modified designs.
- Expertise in product and solution level testing desired and experience on working with Global test labs and Certification agency and proven ability to analyze test data and solve design issues in a team setting.
- Experience with design and product documentation, Creo and Windchill preferred.
- Experience defining, designing, and integrating cost effective, compliant solutions and experience working with standards and standards compliance.
- Experience with Switches, Transfer switches, Automatic transfer switches, electrical panelboards, circuit breakers, or similar products or other Electro-Mechanical design and testing experience
- Experience in testing, DoE, and data analysis, knowledge of certification standards for electrical equipment (UL, IEC, IEEE) and proven record of engineering analysis and design execution success.
- LEAN/Six Sigma - Green Belt certified preferred
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. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website 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: _KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf _ English_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. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability 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- or by sending an email to Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $65,100 and $120,900 annually. myBenefitsABB.com
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Salary : $65,100 - $120,900
