R&D Senior Engineer - Transformers Design

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Designs and develops transformers within ABB’s R&D organization, addressing complex engineering challenges, validating innovative solutions, documenting technical results, and contributing to intellectual property. Responsibilities include maintaining specialized technical knowledge, supporting product-related issues, interpreting test reports, and collaborating with manufacturing and assembly teams. Requires extensive transformer design experience, knowledge of electrical industry standards, simulation software expertise, bilingual English and Spanish communication, and travel availability.
Summary Generated by Built In

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Technical Product Manager

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Your Role: Meet the Challenge


In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to technology, product, and solution development, as well as related Intellectual Property (IP). You will serve as the first point of contact within Research & Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance activities. You will also leverage your skills to identify, propose, and implement innovative solutions that help business results.


The work model for the role is: #LI-Remote


This role is contributing to the the ELSB Transformers Business Line based in Nogales.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain knowledge in a specialized area by incorporating the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.
  • Develop innovative approaches to solving complex engineering challenges by generating ideas, creating hypotheses, and defining validation methods.
  • Document technical findings, designs, calculations, and project results to ensure knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to Intellectual Property (IP) generation within your area of specialization and support the development of project IP strategies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in electrical design, particularly in transformer design and development.
  • Solid knowledge of applicable industry standards, including UL, CSA, NEMA, IEEE, and IEC.
  • Experience using simulation software for transformer design and analysis.
  • Advanced English and Spanish communication skills.
  • Availability to travel as required.
  • Customer-oriented mindset with solid problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in manufacturing processes, transformer assembly, and test report interpretation.
  • Valid U.S. visa and passport are preferred.

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

  • Performance Bonus
  • Saving fund
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Wellbeing program
  • Flex days
  • Employee Assistance Program (PAE)
  • Access to development platforms: Spark, Harvard Manager Mentor and English Learning EF English Live School (EF)

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in electrical design, particularly transformer design and development
  • Solid knowledge of UL, CSA, NEMA, IEEE, and IEC industry standards
  • Experience using simulation software for transformer design and analysis
  • Advanced English and Spanish communication skills
  • Availability to travel as required
  • Experience with manufacturing processes, transformer assembly, and test report interpretation
  • Valid U.S. visa and passport
  • Customer-oriented mindset and solid problem-solving skills

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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