Senior Project Engineer
Mebane, NC 
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Senior Project EngineerTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

In this position, you will be the technical lead and design authority for engineering activities related to engineering projects in ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Switchgear LV (Low Voltage) and MV (Medium Voltage), Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) in Mebane, North Carolina. You will be responsible for the preparation and submittal of customer and manufacturing drawing packages and bills of material based on customer specifications for electrical equipment and controls. You will work with other engineers, project managers, manufacturing and customers within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts & resolve issues.

This is a position with global grade

13

This position reports to

Engineering Manager III

Your responsibilities

  • Review orders and interpret customer and sales specifications and translate into instructions for manufacture
  • Creates Class I and Class II drawings, Single & Three Line, Schematic Diagrams and customer approval documents as needed
  • Oversees all Component Layout Drawings, Wiring Diagrams, Interconnection Diagrams, Wire Markers Spreadsheets and Component Identification Labels Spreadsheets
  • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates
  • Execute assigned orders to ensure a high degree of accuracy and on time delivery of engineering drawings and documentation. Manage workload to provide quick turn around on revise and resubmit requests
  • Create and support technical documentation for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies, standards and procedures
  • Configure and manage BOMs (Bill of materials), technical specifications sheets and engineering drawings. Suggest design optimization concepts to increase order margin
  • Respond to factory floor requests with a high sense of urgency by meeting with production team on factory floor, driving technical solutions, generating updated drawings and/or bill of materials, etc
  • Provide technical support across the whole order lifespan (quoting, engineering/design, manufacturing, testing and post shipment stages) as required
  • Maintains network of engineering professionals and shares engineering best practice across different projects and disciplines
  • Complete on a timely basis all data entry including labor vouchering, required job milestone dates (drawing submittal, BOM release, etc.)
  • Share appropriate engineering information through open dialogue with other functions in factory and abroad
  • Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences
  • Contribute to lessons learned by capturing mistakes and communicating to responsible parties to drive continuous improvement
  • Embrace Engineering tools to drive efficiency and accuracy by providing feedback and contributing to testing of new tool features
  • Coaches, provides support and technical advice to colleagues
  • Promote open communication and maintain effective working relationships within team and cross functionally with other teams
  • Collaborate with upper leadership to create engineering documentation, standards and best practices
  • Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others. Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments
  • Perform other local tasks as required
Your background

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university and minimum 5 years relevant industry experience
  • 5 or more years of experience with electrical distribution equipment preferred
  • 5 or more years of experience interpreting or creating one line diagrams and electrical schematics preferred
  • Demonstrated analytical skills with ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret schematics & technical specifications
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to welcome change and work in fast paced environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Project management skills with ability to plan, execute & document programs / projects
  • Self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to support off shift manufacturing teams
  • Working knowledge of ANSI/IEEE/NEMA Standards and UL/CSA certification
  • Experience working in a production or engineering environment
  • Computer skills in Office and experience with software design tools such as EPLAN and CREO
  • 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. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. 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 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.


Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc.

ABB Inc. 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 sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 years
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