Component Engineer – Electrical & Electronics

Component Engineer – Electrical & Electronics

This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and supports the performance and reliability of our active product portfolio, primarily focused on UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PDU (Power Distribution Units), and STS (Static Transfer Switches) within the Data Center segment. The role serves as the responsible design authority for the electrical and electronics engineering discipline, ensuring quality, cost‑effectiveness, and production readiness of components used across these products.

Work model:
Onsite;
Richmond, VA
. This role contributes to the Electrification Smart Power Division for Power Protection in North America.

• Evaluation and testing:
  Assessing the quality, reliability, and compatibility of different components through testing, analysis, and collaboration with engineering and suppliers.
• Perform supplier capability and capacity analysis to make sourcing decisions and recommendations.
• Knowledge Management:
  Develop guidelines/procedures on component selection. Evaluate supplier change or EOL notification as needed.
• Maintain component data management systems including qualification records/results/documentation.
• Supplier Integration & Management:
  Collaborate with P&L and quality to ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements, resolving any issues related to component manufacturing, and identifying potential alternative suppliers.
• Lead Make vs. Buy decision analyses and support outside processing management when outsourcing is desired.
• Collaboration and communication:
  Work closely with engineering, P&L, quality, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure smooth coordination and effective communication throughout.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters—the progress we make drives real impact worldwide.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronic preferred), with 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes of electrical and electronic components such as PCBAs, transformers, insulators, and IGBTs.
• Experience with evaluation and qualification of electrical/electronic component manufacturers.
• Ability to discuss designs with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacture and assess supplier capabilities.
• Ability to analyze material cost breakdowns and accuracy based on market values through strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work with engineering, SCM and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Experience with SAP and/or Windchill PLM systems preferred.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization to work for ABB in the US.

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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