Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Posted:
1/15/2026, 8:27:06 AM

Location(s):
North Carolina, United States ⋅ Mebane, North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Senior Engineering Manager


 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support engineering activities in all types of project sizes and complexities, under the supervision of senior engineers. Each day, you will complete the tasks cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. You will also showcase your expertise by collecting data and supporting production of the engineering design.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions Division in the US.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Performing survey work, standard computations, analysis, and basic design tasks.

  • Exercising judgment on limited details of work and on application of standard methods and preparing project documentation within your scope of deliverables.

  • Assisting customers on technical issues and interacting with official contacts, contractors, and other staff within your scope of deliverables.

  • Supporting in communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.

  • Participating in workshops related to engineering design, tools, and processes.


Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.


Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field

  • Entry level position for 4-year engineering degree holders with 0-2 years of experience

  • Experience with low complexity orders and mechanical designs

  • Proficient with AutoCAD (recent version) or equivalent computer-aided design platform

  • Experience with 3D design including use of Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent design platforms

  • Familiar with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP, Windchill, and

  • other applicable software

  • Knowledge of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Self-motivated with a high level of creativity

  • Complex problem-solving skills

  • Independent thinking and decision-making abilities

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Authorized to legally work in the US

  • Ability to work in a global business environment with cultural diversity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment, specifically with steel or copper fabrication

  • Experience with electrical distribution equipment

  • Computer Aided Design certification or degree

  • Internship or co-op experience in mechanical design or manufacturing

  • Knowledge of ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear

  • Familiarity with NEC, ANSI, IEEE standards

More about us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the 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 Individuals with Disabilities 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 [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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Health, Life & Disability

  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. 

  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

  • Vision benefit

  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

  • Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

  • Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

  • Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

  • Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

  • Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

  • Employee discount program

Retirement

  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions 

  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

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