ABB
Position
R&D Senior Electrical Engineer – ABB NEMA Motors Division
Reports to: Director of Research & Development
Your role and responsibilities
Contribute significantly to technology and product development and support of existing electric motors, performing detailed cost‑benefit analyses for design optimization.
Create electrical designs for industrial motors per internal specifications and industry standards across fractional to integral horsepower ranges, with a focus on AC induction motor design methodology, modeling techniques, test standards, and analysis of motor test data.
Leverage motor design expertise to deliver innovative and creative ideas to complex R&D assignments, ensuring appropriate protection of newly created intellectual property.
Act as project leader or senior project member, providing experience in the execution and use of supporting engineering tools, processes, and methods.
Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain on product specification, application assistance, regulatory or certification requirements and processes while sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to ensure timely and high‑quality results.
Qualifications for the role Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience with electric motors, including at least 5 years in AC induction motors.
Knowledge of electric motor technologies, advanced design methodologies (FEA), manufacturing processes, and customer support experience.
Working knowledge of UL, CSA, CE, IEEE, IEC, and NEMA regulatory compliance.
Preferred experience includes Lean Six Sigma or PMP certifications, a Master’s Degree in Engineering, SAP, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
Candidates must already have work authorization that permits them to work for ABB in the United States.
About our company ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers customers from many industries with safe, reliable, energy‑efficient, and effective solutions.
Benefits and growth We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, energy, and ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
Equal Employment Opportunity ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit
EEOC .
Location Fort Smith, AR
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Reports to: Director of Research & Development
Your role and responsibilities
Contribute significantly to technology and product development and support of existing electric motors, performing detailed cost‑benefit analyses for design optimization.
Create electrical designs for industrial motors per internal specifications and industry standards across fractional to integral horsepower ranges, with a focus on AC induction motor design methodology, modeling techniques, test standards, and analysis of motor test data.
Leverage motor design expertise to deliver innovative and creative ideas to complex R&D assignments, ensuring appropriate protection of newly created intellectual property.
Act as project leader or senior project member, providing experience in the execution and use of supporting engineering tools, processes, and methods.
Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain on product specification, application assistance, regulatory or certification requirements and processes while sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to ensure timely and high‑quality results.
Qualifications for the role Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience with electric motors, including at least 5 years in AC induction motors.
Knowledge of electric motor technologies, advanced design methodologies (FEA), manufacturing processes, and customer support experience.
Working knowledge of UL, CSA, CE, IEEE, IEC, and NEMA regulatory compliance.
Preferred experience includes Lean Six Sigma or PMP certifications, a Master’s Degree in Engineering, SAP, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
Candidates must already have work authorization that permits them to work for ABB in the United States.
About our company ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers customers from many industries with safe, reliable, energy‑efficient, and effective solutions.
Benefits and growth We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, energy, and ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
Equal Employment Opportunity ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit
EEOC .
Location Fort Smith, AR
#J-18808-Ljbffr