Mechanical Designer

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This position reports to:

Mechanical Engineering Supervisor - PD__The work model for the role is:
Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

Creates, modifies, and releases custom electric motor designs and associated engineering documentation for customer orders. Develops and updates manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly specifications for low to medium complexity applications using established engineering practices and standard product platforms. Collaborates with manufacturing, sales, and cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements, product performance, quality, and production objectives are met.

Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Create, maintain, and update engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), specifications, and technical documentation for custom motor orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and manufacturability.

Support custom order execution by implementing design modifications, product configurations, engineering changes, and technical solutions that meet customer, quality, and manufacturing requirements.

Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to provide technical documentation, resolve product and material issues, and support successful project delivery.

Utilize engineering tools, processes, and SAP systems to manage documentation, drive continuous improvement, identify and escalate technical risks, and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.

Qualifications for the role:

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering
- Preferred) OR Associate’s Degree (Mechanical Design/Drafting
- Preferred) with minimum 2 years relevant experience OR High School Diploma with minimum 4 years relevant experience.

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

Preferred Experience Includes:

Expertise in complex part and assembly modeling for production‑ready designs.

Strong command of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T, tolerance analysis, and a variety of manufacturing processes such as die casting, machining, stamping, plastic molding, and fabrication.

Proven ability to create accurate production documentation, including detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering records, while supporting design changes and revisions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for engineering analysis, data reporting, and technical presentations.

Solid Works PDM (Product Data Management), Solid Works Design Professional Certification (CSWP), FEA or simulation tools, SAP or PLM systems, and design support for electromechanical or industrial products. PMP Certification, Lean Six Sigma Certification, Working knowledge of UL, CSA, IEEE, NEMA regulatory compliance.

More about us:

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

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