Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a technology leader that is driving the digital transformation of industries. With a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB has four customer-focused, globally leading businesses: Electrification, Industrial Automation, Motion, and Robotics & Discrete Automation, supported by the ABB Ability™ digital platform. ABB’s Power Grids business will be divested to Hitachi in 2020. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. www.abb.com
ABB is seeking a Technical Design Engineer for its Minneapolis district.The Technical Design Engineer will be responsible for the Electrification Products Division within assigned territory. Focus will be on supporting Design/Build Contractors (D/BCs) with power one-line design and value engineering expertise, utilizing ABB products and services within fully designed systems.Support ABB products in customer specifications and one-line designs, which include but are not limited to MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, busway, E-Max and T-Max breakers, transformers, load centers.This position (DAE) will work closely with Front End Sales management and counterparts to identify target accounts for one-line design support for overall growth in ABB products and services solutions.

Your responsibilities

• Serve as Lead for Design/Build Contractor customer base, ensuring ABB products and solutions are specified and listed as preferred/acceptable manufacturer in base specifications and projects requiring technical support.
• Assist D/BCs with driving best value for their package around ABB product set for desired application.
• Lead product expert in disruptive innovation solutions utilizing ABB Ability solutions and products such as, but not limited to, ABB Ability EDCS and Smart Tool.
• Participate in planning efforts in conjunction with other ABB Sales and Business Development Managers in assigned territory, representing technical ideas, solutions, and recommendations as required.
• Identify and develop new EP business opportunities utilizing ABB's intellectual property, resources, product leadership and experience base in traditional and non-traditional markets.
• Direct, train, and motivate sales representatives by assisting them with complex product and systems applications.Train your immediate FES teams on system and product solutions.
• Develop business relationships with D/BCs management and executives as required, inform them of ABB's technological developments, new products and solutions.Assist them to resolve complex problems, achieve cost savings and optimize their operations.
• Act as ABB “forward observer” by reporting ABB product gaps, product opportunities, market trends, and market opportunities to ABB’s Sr. Management and ABB’s Product Management.
• Support DEM account managers and Reps with technical support as requested.
• Develop and deliver training classes to educate customers on technical industry topics and product specific solutions based on their pain points.
• Prepare or participate in comprehensive proposals that best positions ABB for success given product capabilities.
• Routinely identify and resolve technical and commercial conflicts and constraints.
• Assist with ABB legal team regarding quotation terms and conditions, including Liquidated Damages and deliverables.
• Promote ABB EP Services on every project to leverage orders and revenues from spare parts, commissioning, training, preventative maintenance contracts and engineering studies.Must work well within a team environment and possess excellent communication skills.

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of experience with Electrical Distribution Systems Design OR Master’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience with Electrical Distribution Systems Design.
• Knowledge and technical design skills for power systems relating to MV and LV switchgear, and overall one line electrical distribution systems products 10 years minimum experience
• Previous design and or operation of electrical power systems at major oil and gas companies, electric utilities, large industrial facilities required or EPC firms.With 10 years minimum experience
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards; ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, UL, Papers submitted and presented for industry groups would be a plus
• Ideal Candidate will possess both an EE degree and MSEE degree with PE certification and have 8-15 MINIMUM years of experience. If, PE certified 5 years less experience than what is listed above would meet job requirements
• Requires strong communication skills to influence senior managers and negotiate with customers' executives on issues that may have major financial and future business implications.
• Proficient use of MS Word, PPT, Excel, Visio software, Power System Design software such as EMTP-RV, ETAP, SKM etc.
• OTHER:Requires in-depth understanding of corporate and business unit technical and commercial strengths and interrelationships with markets and ability to resolve various complex matters
• Requires innovative strategic planning skills, ability to assess and manage risks, and translate corporate and business unit goals and objectives into realistic marketing and sales plans
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in United States