Electrical Designer

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This position reports to:

Engineering Manager

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Your Role and Responsibilities

In this position, you will help deliver ABB's power distribution solutions by creating high-quality electrical designs and engineering documentation for customer projects. You will work closely with project managers, manufacturing, supply chain, testing, and commissioning teams to ensure customer requirements are translated into accurate, cost-effective, and manufacturable designs.

You will play a key role in engineering excellence by supporting design reviews, optimizing engineering solutions, and continuously improving design quality, productivity, and standardization.

You Will Be Mainly Accountable For

• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, terminal plans, cable schedules, and other engineering drawings using EPLAN, AutoCAD, or equivalent electrical design software.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering documentation, and manufacturing deliverables in accordance with customer specifications, contractual requirements, and ABB standards.
• Review customer technical specifications, drawings, and project documentation to ensure compliant and optimized engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and project meetings to ensure engineering deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and within project targets.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, testing, and commissioning teams to resolve design-related issues and support smooth project execution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with ABB engineering practices, industry standards, quality requirements, cybersecurity guidelines, and safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve design quality, standardization, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders during manufacturing, factory testing, installation, and commissioning activities when required.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in electrical design, electrical engineering, or related roles within switchgear, power distribution, industrial automation, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in EPLAN Electric, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical design software.
• Solid understanding of low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems, switchgear, motor control centers (MCC), control panels, and electrical assemblies.
• Experience creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience preparing Bills of Materials (BOMs), material specifications, and project documentation for manufacturing and project execution.
• Good understanding of electrical engineering standards and design practices, including IEC 61439, IEC 62271, IEC 60076, or related standards. Knowledge of Australian standards.
• Knowledge of panel manufacturing processes, wiring practices, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Solid methodical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Vietnamese and working-level English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing Compact Secondary Substation, MV Switchgear, LV Switchgear, Distribution Boards, PCC, MCC, or Control Panels.
• Familiarity with protection devices, circuit breakers, motor starters, drives, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, or engineering document management systems such as SAP.
• Experience assisting with factory acceptance testing (FAT), commissioning, or field issue resolution activities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative electrification and power distribution projects within a global technology leader.
• Exposure to the complete product and project lifecycle, from engineering design through manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and customer delivery.
• A collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Clear career growth opportunities toward Senior Electrical Designer, Technical Lead, Project Engineer, or Engineering Specialist roles within ABB.
• Access to ABB's global engineering network, training resources, and best practices.

More About Us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection, and control of power by improving power quality and strengthening grid resilience. The Division offers products and solutions serving utilities, industry, and infrastructure customers worldwide, including medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor control centers, protection devices, and digital solutions that help customers operate safer, smarter, and more sustainable electrical systems.

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.