R&D Associate Engineer: High-Power Electronics Testing

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Napier; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Napier R&D Centre of Excellence seeks an engineer to define product test requirements and conduct electrical testing, including high power systems. You will prototype hardware test rigs and ensure safety compliance, applying reliability engineering principles to testing.

Join an award-winning team driving innovation in energy storage, UPS, and power conversion. You will contribute to continuous improvement, report writing, and collaboration across labs and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with 3-phase systems.
• Experience with UPS, energy storage systems, variable speed drives, or PLCs.
• Knowledge of CE & UL safety standards and reliability practices.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and report writing.
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define product test requirements and conduct electrical/electronics testing, including high power systems.
• Prototype and develop hardware test rigs, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Apply reliability engineering principles and international standards (CE & UL) to product testing.
• Automate testing processes and provide clear, high-quality reports to support product development.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Lab testing

Report writing

Safety protocols

Ownership and continuous improvement

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

ABB Napier R&D Centre of Excellence seeks an engineer to define product test requirements and conduct electrical testing, including high power systems. You will prototype hardware test rigs and ensure safety compliance, applying reliability engineering principles to testing.

Join an award-winning team driving innovation in energy storage, UPS, and power conversion. You will contribute to continuous improvement, report writing, and collaboration across labs and manufacturing.