Associate Principal Engineer

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This Position reports to:
R&D Department Lead

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to initiate and drive technology, software, product, and/or solution development using in-depth technical expertise in a specific area. Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development (R&D) for in-depth product or technology-related issues. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting strategic corporate technology management and future product/software/solution architecture.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business Area ,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

• Executive productivity programs, validate product designs changes, implement manufacturing readiness, and support product launch

• Ensure projects meet their financial goals

• 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

• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis to resolve design concept failures

• Run cost analysis to understand key cost drivers for long-term, sustainable cost reduction

Qualifications for the role:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering; or higher with proven record of engineering analysis and design execution success min 10-15 years of experience working as self starter

• Working knowledge of Change Management, Six Sigma and Design for Reliability processes

• Demonstrated experience in applying engineering fundamentals to resolve complex product performance, root cause analysis, and quality resolution issues and demonstrated ability to develop and execute project plans while delivering financial goals

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (PBCA ,Plastic Inj. Molding ,Sheet Metal ,Tooling ,Castings ,Forgings)

• Exposure to LV/MV Circuit Breakers and Switchgear; product design & development, quality, value engineering, costing of electromechanical devices/products

• Strong organization and analytical competencies and possess strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence and drive change / results

• Working knowledge of CAD Software, costing Tools(aPriori) etc.

• Travel up to 25% may be required

More about us :

ABB Smart Buildings digitally transforms commercial, industrial, and residential buildings for the highest comfort, efficiency, safety, and security - enhancing quality of life in buildings of the future through safe, smart and sustainable electrification solutions, services and products.

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