Test Engineer - Electrical

ABB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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, you will have the opportunity to act as an authority for testing and verification activities. Each day, you will facilitate completion of testing activities efficiently, timely, cost-effectively, and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. You will also showcase your expertise by providing feedback for the design process from the testing perspective.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
Minimum 5 years electrical-related manufacturing work experience
Proficient in project management skills such as reviewing product submittals and shop drawings, responding to Requests for Information (RFI’s), inspecting projects at various stages of construction, and providing field reports.
Strong grasp of 3 phase power system analysis, required
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including but not limited to the NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), building codes, energy codes, etc.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Low Voltage Switchgear or industrial electrical safety system design experience, a plus.
Medium Voltage experience, a plus.
Python, MATLAB, Labview or PLC programming experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing electrical test fixtures and processes to be implemented in factory production testing of high-power, low and medium voltage UPS, PDU, and STS products.
Lead test infrastructure design projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Developing, implementing, and improving relevant policies and procedures to improve testing efficiency and quality across the testing function.
Perform electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics on high-power three-phase power protection equipment such as UPS, STS, and PDU
Acting as an authority to ensure all applicable requirements, maintaining test reports and certificates that prove compliance with required and applicable standards, market, or regulatory requirements in line with customer specifications, legal, or ABB internal requirements.

Benefits

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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.