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This position reports to:
Engineering Manager
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA
Your role and responsibilities:
In this role as Component Engineer – Mechanical and Engineering Parts, you will play a key part in supporting 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. You will serve as the responsible design authority for the Mechanical and engineering discipline, ensuring the quality, cost-effectiveness, and production readiness of components used across these products. Your responsibilities will include component maintenance, technical evaluations, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Quality and Production. In addition to your technical leadership, you will demonstrate your expertise by ensuring that all assignments are completed in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory policies and standards.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Assessing the quality, reliability, and compatibility of different components through testing, analysis, and collaboration with engineering and suppliers.
- Perform feasibility study and internal estimation cost for the manufacturing parts; Perform supplier capability and capacity analysis to make sourcing decisions and recommendations.
- Develop guidelines/procedures on component selection. Evaluate supplier change or EOL notification as needed; Maintain component data management systems including qualification records/results/documentation.
- 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.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline PLUS minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or tool development.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques for mechanical components, including sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
- Experience with evaluation and qualification of mechanical and engineering component manufacturers.
- Ability to discuss designs with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacture and assessing 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, SMC and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Experience with SAP and or Windchill PLM systems preferred.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Engineering Manager
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA
Your role and responsibilities:
In this role as Component Engineer – Mechanical and Engineering Parts, you will play a key part in supporting 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. You will serve as the responsible design authority for the Mechanical and engineering discipline, ensuring the quality, cost-effectiveness, and production readiness of components used across these products. Your responsibilities will include component maintenance, technical evaluations, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Quality and Production. In addition to your technical leadership, you will demonstrate your expertise by ensuring that all assignments are completed in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory policies and standards.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Assessing the quality, reliability, and compatibility of different components through testing, analysis, and collaboration with engineering and suppliers.
- Perform feasibility study and internal estimation cost for the manufacturing parts; Perform supplier capability and capacity analysis to make sourcing decisions and recommendations.
- Develop guidelines/procedures on component selection. Evaluate supplier change or EOL notification as needed; Maintain component data management systems including qualification records/results/documentation.
- 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.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline PLUS minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or tool development.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques for mechanical components, including sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
- Experience with evaluation and qualification of mechanical and engineering component manufacturers.
- Ability to discuss designs with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacture and assessing 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, SMC and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Experience with SAP and or Windchill PLM systems preferred.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
LI-onsite
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
Runwhatrunstheworld
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Component Engineer
Align your degree to the LCA job description
Your degree field must map directly to the component engineering duties listed on the LCA. If your transcript reads 'electrical engineering' and the posting says 'materials characterization,' ask the employer to reconcile both in the job description before DOL certification.
Look up prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage tier, and negotiating below it after LCA approval creates a compliance problem for your employer.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Filter Component Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history in your target metro. That filing history confirms the employer already understands the process, reducing the risk they'll withdraw sponsorship mid-hire.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
Component engineers often rotate between manufacturing sites, supplier facilities, and testing labs. Each distinct worksite address requires its own certified LCA from DOL before you work there. Clarify this with your employer before accepting an offer that involves multi-site assignments.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation case
The O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code lists the typical education and knowledge requirements USCIS reviewers reference. Pull the degree requirement language from O*NET and ensure your employer mirrors it in the I-129 support letter to pre-empt a Request for Evidence.
Front-load credential verification before the cap opens
Foreign engineering credentials take six to twelve weeks to evaluate through a recognized credential assessment service. Submit your transcripts for evaluation well before your employer files the H-1B registration, since USCIS requires degree equivalency documentation at petition stage, not just at registration.
H-1B Visa Component Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Component Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Component engineering typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. USCIS evaluates both the theoretical and practical application of that specialized knowledge, so the job description must clearly reflect degree-level duties rather than general technician tasks.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Component Engineer positions?
Search Component Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by role and location. Prioritizing employers who have already filed LCAs for similar positions reduces onboarding friction, since their HR and legal teams are familiar with the DOL certification and USCIS petition process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer moves me to a different manufacturing site?
Your employer must file a new certified LCA with DOL for each worksite not covered by the original certification before you begin working there. Short-term placements under ten consecutive days at a non-listed site have a narrow exception, but regular rotation between facilities requires separate LCA coverage for each location to stay compliant.
Can I extend my H-1B beyond six years as a Component Engineer?
H-1B status starts at three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if your employer has an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for 365 days or more, allowing one-year incremental extensions under AC21 provisions.
What documentation should I gather before my employer files the H-1B petition for a Component Engineer role?
Compile your official transcripts, a credential evaluation letter if your degree is from outside the United States, any professional certifications relevant to component selection or failure analysis, and a detailed resume showing degree-level engineering responsibilities. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the specialty occupation nexus is unclear, and complete documentation at filing reduces that risk significantly.