R&D Mechanical Engineer

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The R&D (Research And Development) Mechanical Engineer, will be contributing significantly to successful project results in technology and/or product development by identifying, proposing and implementing innovative solutions within Motion NEMA Motors in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In this role, you will be using unique technical knowledge to oversee development tasks. Analyze test data and provide reports when required. Support product management sales, manufacturing, supply chain and other functional areas to meet business and project plans, including cost reduction goals.

This position reports to

Director of R&D - Mechanical

Your responsibilities

• Demonstrate solid competence in technologies, tools and methods for solving complex problems.
• Design new or improved parts or assemblies, including castings and fabrications.
• Actively seeking and implementing initiatives to improve motor designs and increase customer satisfaction.
• Analyze the effect of design or design changes on other components.
• Authorize part and material substitutions within specified limits.
• Analyze motor test data. Interact with other departments or disciplines to meet design or application requirements.
• Be an active member of a design team and Interest in becoming a technical leader.
• Capable of utilizing FEA design programs

Your background

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree required with 0-2 years experience.
• Solid modeling experience - required.
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint - required.
• Preferred Experience Includes - SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SAP, FEA (Finite Element Analysis),
• Prior experience with design, analysis, or maintenance of rotating machinery is a plus.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division markets, designs and manufactures the market-leading Baldor-Reliance® brand of industrial motors. As the #1 global manufacturer of NEMA motors, our quality products are designed to reliably and efficiently meet the challenges our customers face. Our business is investing in technology, tools, people and processes to ensure our general purpose and application-specific solutions perform as expected, every time. We 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 ABB ABB 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.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As 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-Onsite