Component Engineer – Electronics and PCB

BlackBerry Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Component Engineer – Electronics and PCB to support performance and reliability of active product portfolio including UPS, PDU, and STS within the Data Center segment. You will lead the electronics/PCB components projects, ensure quality and production readiness, and collaborate with R&D, SCM, Quality, and Production.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering and at least 5 years in PCBA manufacturing with SMD/THD, PCB layout, and Gerber

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in electrical/electronics engineering or related discipline plus minimum of 5 years of experience in PCBA manufacturing and working with SMD and THD components, PCB layout, and Gerber files.
• Experience in PCBA Testing procedures - Optical (AOI, AXI), Electrical and Functional (ICT, FCT, JTAG), Solderability, Contamination, etc.
• Knowledge of PCB guidelines for component placement and IPC/CE standards, a plus
• Experience with multilayer stack-up boards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP
• PTC Windchill, a plus
• Experience in CAD/SolidWorks, a plus
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Managing the complete lifecycle of PCB and electronic components in collaboration with Product Engineers; Evaluating new PCB parts and ensuring that these are built to specification and quality standards
• Interacting with contract manufacturers and EMS to resolve manufacturing issues; Participating in PCB layout reviews and suggest quality improvements
• Working on new product introduction (NPI), quality, and change projects; Analyzing electronic components using advanced tools for obsolescence and risk mitigation
• Collaborating with design engineers on prototype builds and functional, EMI, and reliability testing; Coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve component and production issues.

Skills

SMD components

PCB layout

Gerber files

NPI & changes

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Windchill

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

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 as Component Engineer – Electronics and PCB, you will play a key part in supporting the performance and reliability of our active product portfolio, primarily focused on UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PDU (Power Distribution Units), and STS (Static Transfer Switches) within the Data Center segment.

You will serve as the responsible design authority for the Electronics and PCB components and assemblies, ensuring the quality, cost-effectiveness, and production readiness of components used across these products.

You will review and implement engineering solutions, manufacturing processes, and test procedures to ensure components are built in accordance to specifications.

Your responsibilities will include component maintenance, technical evaluations, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Quality and Production.

In addition to your technical leadership, you will demonstrate your expertise by ensuring that all assignments are completed in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory policies and standards.

• Managing the complete lifecycle of PCB and electronic components in collaboration with Product Engineers; Evaluating new PCB parts and ensuring that these are built to specification and quality standards
• Interacting with contract manufacturers and EMS to resolve manufacturing issues; Participating in PCB layout reviews and suggest quality improvements
• Working on new product introduction (NPI), quality, and change projects; Analyzing electronic components using advanced tools for obsolescence and risk mitigation
• Collaborating with design engineers on prototype builds and functional, EMI, and reliability testing; Coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve component and production issues.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor degree in electrical/electronics engineering or related engineering discipline PLUS minimum of 5 years of experience in PCBA manufacturing and working with SMD and THD components, PCB layout, and Gerber files.
• Experience in PCBA Testing procedures - Optical (AOI, AXI), Electrical and Functional (ICT, FCT, JTAG), Solderability, Contamination, etc.
• Knowledge of PCB guidelines for component placement and IPC/CE standards, a plus
• Experience with multilayer stack-up boards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP
• PTC Windchill, a plus
• Experience in CAD/SolidWorks, a plus
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO₂ emissions.

Why ABB? What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affmeanove Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affmeanove Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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• Health, Life & Disability 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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program
• Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• Time off: ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
• Salary range: While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $133,280 annually.

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