R&D Engineer - Product Development

About the role

ABB Electrification Installation Products is seeking an R&D Engineer to join its Premier Products R&D team in Memphis, Tennessee. The engineer drives innovation and develops solutions for brands such as Steel City, Ocal, Ty-Duct, Ty-Rap, Sta-Kon and Color-Keyed, taking ownership of the full product development lifecycle from concept to market launch. The role is onsite in Memphis.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic product development initiatives with Product Management, Legal, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and external vendors, managing projects from concept through validation, certification and production.
• Design and develop complex components in metals and plastics using injection molding, stamping, casting, extrusion, machining and additive manufacturing.
• Ensure product performance and manufacturability through dimensional tolerance analysis, validation testing, test plan development and agency certification requirements.
• Develop engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, material specifications, work instructions, quality control plans and executive-level progress updates.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, product testing, finite element analysis, stress analysis, design for manufacturing and materials selection.
• Solid experience creating prototypes from proof-of-concept to production samples, and familiarity with intellectual property and patents.
• Work authorization allowing work for ABB in the United States.
• English-speaking, self-motivated and collaborative.

Required skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of product design and development, from prototype to production-ready.
• Strong proficiency with 3D modeling software; Creo is highly preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing and product management.

What we offer

• Medical plans (PPO or high-deductible with HSA), dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage.
• Supplemental benefits such as accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance.
• Parental leave of up to 6 weeks, Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program.
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions and an Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
• 11 paid holidays; salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time-off policy.