Test Technician

ABB•New Berlin, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Technician supports product development while maintaining the integrity, safety, and readiness of the laboratory environment, including facilities, equipment, and personnel. Under general guidance from test management and Senior Test Technicians, the role coordinates and performs laboratory activities to meet design verification requirements, test specifications, and recognized industry standards. The technician applies established engineering principles and judgment to execute testing, promote continuous improvement, and enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. The position supports the Motion Drive Products Division in the United States and is onsite. It includes supporting design engineers with component evaluation, prototype assembly, and product verification; executing product and prototype tests; troubleshooting and repairing electronic and electrical circuits; performing safety and EMC certification testing; preparing formal reports; and designing, building, and maintaining test setups and fixtures. Travel to domestic and international external accredited test facilities may be required for certification activities.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline and at least two years of relevant experience.
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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for reporting and documentation.
Ability to travel to external accredited test facilities domestically and internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support design engineers with product development activities, including component evaluation, prototype assembly, and product verification testing.
Travel to external accredited test facilities domestically and internationally as required to support certification activities.
Execute product and prototype testing according to approved test specifications, standards, and procedures, and analyze results to confirm compliance with performance requirements.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic and electrical circuits using schematic diagrams under the guidance of engineers or senior test technicians.
Perform safety and EMC certification testing according to UL, CSA, and IEC standards, and prepare formal reports for submission to third-party certification agencies.
Comply with 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.
Maintain the integrity, safety, and readiness of test facilities, equipment, and personnel.
Coordinate and perform laboratory activities to ensure compliance with design verification requirements, test specifications, and industry standards.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice between Core and Core Plus dental plans.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance equal to two times base pay.
Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance equal to one times base pay.
Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee-paid.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability coverage at 60% of pay, with an option to increase coverage to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental employee-paid benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave for up to six weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Eleven paid holidays.
Vacation based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.