Mechanical Design Principle Engineer

ABB Job Opportunity

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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

Led the design and development of the product for low-voltage systems. The work model for the role is: onsite. This role is contributing to the Smart Building division in China. You will be mainly accountable for:

• Led to complete the design and development of low-voltage products (circuit breaker and accessories, Surge Protection Device, Smart Auto-Reclosing Breakers, etc.) according to market demand and the requests of market strategic development to ensure technological leadership and market competitiveness.
• Propose innovative mechanical structure solutions aligned with industry trends (e.g., smartization, modularization), and drive patent portfolio development. Lead mechatronic system design, coordinate cross-functional teams (mechanical, electronics, materials, and manufacturing), and optimize product architecture design
• Resolve complex technical challenges (e.g., miniaturization design, thermal management optimization, mechanical durability enhancement) to ensure products meet performance, cost and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive the adoption of new materials and advanced manufacturing processes in low-voltage power distribution products. Track emerging technologies and spearhead the commercialization of breakthrough innovations.

Qualifications For The Role

• Master's degree, major in mechanical engineering and material related professional
• 10+ years professional experience in LV circuit protection device mechanical engineering, with minimum 3 years project management experience.
• Led the complete design-to-production process for at least two power distribution products. Good knowledge in ProE/CreO. Much experience in mechanical design
• Proficient in metallic materials (copper alloys, etc.), electrical contact materials (AgC, Ag-Ni, etc.), and engineering plastics (PA, PBT, etc.), including their properties and manufacturing processes. Proficient in DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly) methodologies, have experience in simulation analysis
• Familiar with power distribution system product standards (e.g., IEC/GB standards), with preference given to candidates who have participated in developing national/industry/association standards
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and oral. Strong communication skills with the ability to efficiently coordinate cross-functional collaboration. Highly responsible, self-motivated and autonomous at work
• A very strong learning ability and pragmatic spirit. Has a positive progressive attitude under pressure to work. Leadership and project management 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 Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division's highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers' carbon reduction strategies.

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