R&D Engineer

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner. This R&D Engineer role is part of the Premier Products R&D team at ABB Electrification Installation Products and reports to the R&D Manager – Premier NPD. The position is based in Memphis, TN and supports global product development efforts.

In this role, you will take ownership of the complete product development lifecycle, from concept to market launch, leading design, development, testing, and validation efforts.

• Lead strategic product development projects in collaboration with Product Management, Legal, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
• Perform detailed part design for a variety of materials—including metals, plastics, and composites—using manufacturing methods such as injection molding, metal stamping, casting, extrusion, machining, and additive manufacturing.
• Conduct dimensional tolerance analysis to ensure design functionality and manufacturing capability.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including drawings, bill of materials, material specifications, instruction sheets, and quality control plans.
• Create project progress updates and present them to executive stakeholders as required.
• Generate and conduct test plans for agency certification and design validation.
• Manage multiple concurrent product development initiatives, coordinating design, validation testing, certification, and manufacturing/vendor activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing for large‑scale production, product testing, finite element analysis, stress analysis, design for manufacturing, and materials selection.
• Comprehensive knowledge of product design and development, from prototype creation to production readiness.
• Solid experience in prototype creation for performance testing, from proof‑of‑concept to production representative samples.
• Strong proficiency with 3D modeling software; proficiency in Creo is highly preferred.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams such as manufacturing and product management.
• Familiarity with intellectual property concepts and patent considerations.
• Current work authorization that allows employment in the United States.
• Preferred:
  Self‑motivated, results‑oriented learner who enjoys collaboration and teamwork.
• Preferred:
  Solid written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.