ABB is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer!

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 110,000 people. To the shipping industry, ABB offers an extensive portfolio of integrated marine systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability, and energy efficiency of vessels. By coupling power, automation and advisory, proven fuel-efficient technologies and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, ABB is in a unique position to improve the profitability of customers' business throughout the entire lifecycle of a fleet.

Marine & Ports is driving the transition towards a sustainable future. To successfully be the partner our customers chose to work with, we need to ensure sustainability both in our solutions and in our organization from a business perspective. Our customers increasingly seek solutions that provide greater efficiency, safety and reliability and prepare vessels for operations of today and tomorrow. This makes the transition even more exciting, as this drives us to constantly challenge our technology, solutions, and the way we operate.

ABB is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for our Coast Guard & Navy business line. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will become part of a small, multidisciplinary team dedicated to working with some of the most demanding customers in the marine industry. We develop electrical propulsion, power, and automation systems to meet strict electrical and mechanical requirements. This includes the design of modular enclosures, mounting solutions, and liquid/air-cooled systems. Office location : Fornebu or Ulsteinvik.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement mechanical solutions based on design rules, standards and customer requirements.
• Evaluate concepts and challenge existing technical solutions.
• Prepare 3D models and associated documentation for manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance.
• Perform simulations or hand calculations to virtually test and refine designs.
• Follow up assembly and testing of equipment.
• Document the design process, iterations, and test results.
• Evaluate third party components and sub suppliers.
• Provide technical support to our sales department.

Your background

• BSc/MSc with emphasis on product development or mechanical design.
• Creative with good problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience with one or more CAD software, for example SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of calculations using FEA and/or CFD.
• Interest for structural dynamics, like shock and vibration.
• Knowledgeable of materials and manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborative and service minded, both internally and towards customers.
• Interested in learning about marine industry and power systems.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

More about us

We offer technical and personal challenges in an international and innovative environment. Professional growth is just as important to us as it is to you, and we facilitate learning and development through mentoring schemes, internal courses, and exciting career opportunities. You can expect an informal work environment with a lot of positive and engaged co-workers that will welcome you to our team. Employee benefits include flexible work arrangements, good pension, and insurance schemes, cabin rentals, and other favorable agreements.

To be relevant for the position, you must be able to be cleared and authorized, cf. Sikkerhetsloven.

Contact person: Stephane Fontaine, +47 477 13 170.

Please apply latest by the 13th of May, 2024.

Please note that in cooperation with Meditor Search we conduct a background screening on all candidates that receive an offer of employment in ABB Norway. This to ensure best quality in our recruitment process, according with ABBs company policy.

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.