Component Engineer - Electrical & ElectronicsAt 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.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a design authority for an engineering discipline. Each day, you will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.The work model for the role is: onsiteThis role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division in North America. You will be mainly accountable for:Evaluation and testing: Assessing the quality, reliability, and compatibility of different components through testing, analysis, and collaboration with engineering and suppliers. Perform supplier capability and capacity analysis to make sourcing decisions and recommendations. Knowledge Management: Develop guidelines/procedures on component selection. Evaluate supplier change or EOL notification as needed. Maintain component data management systems including qualification records/results/documentation.Supplier Integration & Management: Collaborate with P&L and quality to ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements, resolving any issues related to component manufacturing, and identifying potential alternative suppliers. Lead Make vs. Buy decision analyses and support outside processing management when outsourcing is desired. Collaboration and communication: Working closely with engineering, P&L, quality, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure smooth coordination and effective communication throughout

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronic preferred), with 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.Thorough understanding of manufacturing techniques and process of electrical and electronic components like PCBAs, Transformer, insulators and IGBTs required. Experience with evaluation and qualification of electrical/electronic component manufacturers.Ability to discuss designs with supplier to optimize designs for manufacture and assessing supplier capabilities. Ability to analyze material cost breakdowns and accuracy based on market values through strong analytical skills. Experience with SAP and or Windchill PLM systems preferred. Knowledge of should costing model or process improvement tools and techniques (DFA, DFM, DtV) would be an additional advantage.Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.#LI-onsitemyBenefitsABB.com