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This position reports to:
R&D Team Lead__
What we believe in
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to be in charge of Medium Voltage GIS (Gas Insulation Switchgear), especially for RMU (Ring Main Unit), product design according to the market needs and new technology development trend.
The work model for the role is: onsite
This role is contributing to the Distribution Solutions division in China.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Perform mechanical/dielectric design for Medium Voltage GIS (Gas Insulation Switchgear), especially for RMU (Ring Main Unit).
- Design optimization by performing necessary analysis, e.g. DFMA, FMEA, six-sigma, simulation. Coordination on prototype making and type test according to GB/IEC standard.
- Follow up new technologies for focused products, have a clear view of technology development trend.
- Ensure a successful execution and provide excellent technical contribution to R&D projects..
Qualifications for the role
- Master degree or above, majored in electrical / mechanical Engineering. More than 2 years on electrical / mechanical design, Switchgear design experience.
- Good knowledge about power system and relevant IEC/GB/DL standards. Fluent in MS office tools, SolidWorks, Ansys, Abaqus.
- Familiar with power products new technology development trend, especially for RMU. Familiar with manufacture processes of various parts.
- Fluent in both oral and written English. Excellent innovation capability
- Self-motivated, high curiosity and ability to learn about new technologies
- Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
What's in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
Benefits
ABB provides competitive benefits, ask us!
More about us
ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.
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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.
Skills Required
- Master degree or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- More than 2 years experience in electrical/mechanical design, switchgear design experience
- Good knowledge of power systems and relevant IEC/GB/DL standards
- Fluent in MS Office tools, SolidWorks, Ansys, Abaqus
- Familiarity with power product technology trends, especially RMU
- Familiar with manufacturing processes of various parts
- Fluent oral and written English
- Strong innovation capability, self-motivated, high curiosity and ability to learn new technologies
- Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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