Data Center Field Service Engineer — Travel‑Heavy Electrification

ABB Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel accommodations

Lodging & per diem

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Data Center COE - Field Service Technician to perform startup, commissioning, and post-startup field services across the United States within the Electrification Services division.

The role requires heavy travel and involves working at customer sites, with comprehensive travel accommodations provided. The candidate will plan/site work, troubleshoot systems, interact with customers, and support fleet performance analysis while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 5 years hands-on electrical/electronics experience, or 3 years with a trade cert or degree.
• Knowledge of NEC, Safety Codes and QA regulations.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and internal teams.
• Willingness to travel 90–100% nationwide, including long-term assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute service work per customer order and expectations.
• Ensure timely, first-time-right completion with quality standards.
• Coordinate site work and manage subcontractors on site.
• Identify improvements and drive actions with the Site Manager and senior techs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and propose corrective actions; escalate as needed.
• Support data collection, reporting, and fleet performance analysis.

Skills

Effective communication

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or trade certification

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BIM

Compass

CxAlloy

Procore

Automation Builder

Panelbuilder

Zenon

Job description

ABB Inc. is seeking a Data Center COE - Field Service Technician to perform startup, commissioning, and post-startup field services across the United States within the Electrification Services division.

The role requires heavy travel and involves working at customer sites, with comprehensive travel accommodations provided. The candidate will plan/site work, troubleshoot systems, interact with customers, and support fleet performance analysis while adhering to safety and quality standards.