Test Technician

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This position reports to:

Testing & Laboratory Manager

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In this role, you will support product development efforts while maintaining the integrity, safety, and readiness of the test environment, including facilities, equipment, and personnel.

Under general guidance from test management and Sr. Test Technicians, the Test Technician coordinates and performs laboratory activities to ensure compliance with design verification requirements, test specifications, and recognized industry standards.

The Test Technician applies sound judgment and established engineering principles to execute test engineering activities, drive continuous improvement, and enhance internal efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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

This role is contributing to the Motion Drive Products Division in the US.

• Support design engineers with development activities, including component evaluation, prototype assembly, and product verification testing. Travel to external accredited test facilities, both domestic and international, as required to support certification activities.

• Execute product and prototype testing in accordance with approved test specifications, standards, and procedures; analyze results to confirm compliance with performance requirements. Troubleshoot, diagnosis, and repair electronic and electrical circuits using schematic diagrams under the guidance of engineers or senior test technicians.

• Perform safety and EMC certification testing in accordance with UL, CSA, and IEC standards and generate formal reports for submission to third-party certification agencies. Comply with all company safety policies, work rules, and regulatory requirements.

• Design, build, and maintain test setups and fixtures, including mechanical construction and electrical wiring, based on engineering specifications..

Education

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; or

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.

Complexity of Tasks

• Responsibilities require a solid understanding of standard engineering theories, concepts, principles, and techniques.

• Working knowledge of variable frequency drive (VFD) design and operation.

• Proficiency in operating laboratory test equipment to obtain accurate measurements and interpret results effectively.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience performing UL, CSA, and IEC compliance testing, particularly for drive (VFD) products.

• Familiarity with ABB products.

• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.

More about us:

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.

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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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

• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

• 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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. 

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