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This position reports to:
Engineering Manager__
Job Description
Working as a Mechanical Engineer, you will support the design, development, mechanical engineering packages for Medium Voltage roll-in replacement breakers, switchgear upgrades, and retrofit solutions.
This role is designed for early-career engineers and focuses on building technical expertise in mechanical design, assemblies, and engineering package development, while working under the guidance of senior engineers.
You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to deliver accurate, manufacturable, and on-time engineering solutions.
The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite, Florence, SC.
Core Responsibilities.
Support execution of mechanical design activities for industrial electrical equipment (MV/LV)
Develop mechanical assemblies, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) using engineering standards and databases
Support development of retrofit and upgrade solutions for existing equipment
Select and configure mechanical assemblies and busbar arrangements based on project requirements
Review and interpret customer specifications and legacy equipment data
Provide hands-on engineering support to production, resolving fit-up, dimensional, and assembly issues
Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth execution
Participate in design validation and continuous improvement initiatives
Cross Functional Technical Support
Support manufacturing and assembly activities, assisting in troubleshooting mechanical issues
Interface with supply chain to clarify components, materials, and substitutions
Assist quality teams with non-conformance investigations and corrective actions
Support implementation of engineering changes through ECR / ECO / ECN processes
Work closely with senior engineers to ensure alignment with proven designs and retrofit practices
License to Operate / Core Values
Reports any integrity, compliance, safety, cybersecurity, quality, contract, program, and cost issues to the management and / or project manager(s) for resolution.
Ensures that engineering activities and deliverables comply with safety regulations and cybersecurity regulations and standards and contractual requirements.
Ensures that Bill of Materials (BOM) for the project meets contractual obligations.
Identifies and implements change / variation requests based on the approval from project manager.
Ensures the project meets the technical requirements of the contract and is technically completed as part of contract closure activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Preferred 3 years of experience (internships or co-op experience)
Knowledge of mechanical design and drafting principles
Understanding of mechanical design and assemblies
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Familiarity with CAD tools (Creo or SolidWorks preferred)
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-support environment
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
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.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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Health, Life & Disability
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. 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.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.