Test Engineer - Electrical

About the role

ABB is hiring an Electrical Test Engineer in Richmond, Virginia, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The role is onsite and gives you the chance to act as an authority for testing and verification activities, making sure they are completed efficiently, on time, within budget and in line with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements and cybersecurity policies. You will also give feedback on designs from the testing perspective.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical test fixtures and processes for factory production testing of high-power, low and medium voltage UPS, PDU and STS products.
• Lead test infrastructure design projects from concept through commissioning, in line with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Develop, implement and improve policies and procedures that improve testing efficiency and quality.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics on high-power three-phase power protection equipment such as UPS, STS and PDU.
• Maintain test reports and certificates proving compliance with applicable standards, market or regulatory requirements and customer specifications.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (electrical preferred).
• At least 2 years of electrical-related manufacturing work experience.
• Strong grasp of three-phase power system analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as the NEC, NFPA 101, NFPA 72, building codes and energy codes.
• Experience with low-voltage switchgear or industrial electrical safety systems, and medium-voltage experience, are a plus.
• Work authorization to work for ABB in the United States.

Required skills

• Preferred: Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW or PLC programming experience.

What we offer

• Salary expected between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
• Medical plans (PPO or high-deductible), dental, vision, life insurance and accident coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability, supplemental benefits, paid parental leave and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions and an employee stock acquisition plan.
• Vacation for salaried exempt positions.