R&D Associate Engineer

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This Position reports to:

R&D Team Manager

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role you will supports strategic technology direction by contributing their own ideas for identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative technology, software, and/or solutions. Supports the Research and Development (R&D) team by executing assigned tasks under supervision and by using technical knowledge in a structured way.

This role is contributing to the Electrification business Smart Power division in Hyderabad, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

- Responsible for leading definition process of should-cost/Integrated Material Cost Out (IMCO) projects by organizing cross-functional workouts and close cooperation with technology, manufacturing, sourcing, product management and vendors

- Coordinate execution of productivity programs, validate product designs changes, implement manufacturing readiness, and support product launch

- Ensure projects meet their financial goals and Ensure developed product designs meet industrial electrical distribution market needs defined by product technical specifications and UL, IEC, and ANSI standards.

- Develop and test product qualification, certification, and reliability requirements.

- Manage execution of prototype design, build, and testing and troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis to resolve design concept failures

- Run should cost and IMCO analysis and Understand key cost drivers for long-term, sustainable cost reduction

- Work with AME group for expertise/technical leverage to improve conversions with supplier of assembly /part price

Qualifications for the role:

- 2-3 years of experience with Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

- Working knowledge of Change Management, Six Sigma and Design For Reliability processes

- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute project plans while delivering financial goals

- Knowledge of product cost structure and Knowledge of manufacturing production process (PBCA ,Plastic Inj. Molding ,Sheet Metal ,Tooling ,Castings ,Forgings)

- Exposure to LV Circuit Breakers and Switchgear; product design & development, quality, value engineering, costing of electrical.

- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence and drive change / results

- Demonstrated high level of motivation and resourcefulness and strong team player and willingness to provide support to other team design activities

- Working knowledge of CAD Software, costing Tools(aPriori) etc and travel up to 25% may be required

More about us:

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.

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