Electrical Test & Controls Engineer

ABB Inc.; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company contributions

11 paid holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB in Hackettstown, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer/Technician to optimize production test methods, cycle times, and equipment performance to meet cost and quality targets. This onsite role reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You will define work phase sequences for new test processes, support installation and startup, and collaborate with vendors to ensure reliable, compliant equipment. English fluency required; Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering Science or Mechanical Technology; Electrical Engineer or Technician, or related fields.
• 5+ years in manufacturing; 3+ years in developing/fabricating/processing electrical circuits.
• Computer literacy, schematic design concepts and understanding of electrical diagrams and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience with wiring, schematics, controls, sensors and HMI.
• Hands-on approach to technical tasks.
• Experience with High Voltage and Corona Detection systems is preferred.
• English fluency is a must; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems at the equipment level, including electrical controls, sensors, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, wiring, motors, actuators, test circuits, and mechanical interfaces.
• Developing, reviewing, and approving test equipment designs, including electrical schematics, control systems, instrumentation, sensors, safety circuits, PLCs, HMIs, data acquisition, and automated test sequences.
• Collaborate with new and existing vendors to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues related to high-voltage test equipment, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and compliance with technical specifications, as well as commissioning and validating custom test equipment.
• Providing technical support during equipment installation, startup, and production implementation, including developing action plans, resolving startup issues, and training Maintenance, Engineering, and Production personnel.
• * Supporting Production and Maintenance by developing and maintaining electrical and controls documentation, including schematics, panel layouts, I/O lists, PLC programs, HMI configurations, test sequences, equipment specifications, and troubleshooting documentation.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Schematic design

Controls & sensors

PLCs & HMIs

High voltage systems

English fluency

Education

B.S. in Engineering Science or Mechanical Technology; Electrical Engineer or Technician, or related fields

Job description

ABB in Hackettstown, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer/Technician to optimize production test methods, cycle times, and equipment performance to meet cost and quality targets. This onsite role reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You will define work phase sequences for new test processes, support installation and startup, and collaborate with vendors to ensure reliable, compliant equipment. English fluency required; Spanish a plus.