Automation Test Engineer – LabVIEW & PLC Expert

BlackBerry Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

401k Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking an R&D Test Engineer to support product development and run a safe, reliable laboratory environment. You will develop automated test processes, ensure compliance with UL/CSA/IEC standards, and collaborate with automation engineers using LabVIEW and PLC programming to improve testing efficiency and quality.

The role emphasizes documenting test programs and supporting internal stakeholders and certification bodies throughout the development cycle in an onsite lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or related field) with at least 1 year of test engineering and automation
• Hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW, PLC programming, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus)

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate test processes to improve reliability, repeatability, and efficiency
• Collaborate with automation engineers to support test development using LabVIEW and PLC programming
• Ensure automated test systems comply with ISO 17025 and other industry standards
• Document test programs, setups, procedures, and methodologies for long-term maintainability and knowledge transfer
• Provide tech testing support to product development teams throughout the lifecycle

Skills

NI LabVIEW

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Associate degree with 5 years related experience

Job description

ABB is seeking an R&D Test Engineer to support product development and run a safe, reliable laboratory environment. You will develop automated test processes, ensure compliance with UL/CSA/IEC standards, and collaborate with automation engineers using LabVIEW and PLC programming to improve testing efficiency and quality.

The role emphasizes documenting test programs and supporting internal stakeholders and certification bodies throughout the development cycle in an onsite lab environment.