Electrical Test Engineer - High-Power Systems

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Richmond, VA is seeking an Engineering Tester/Verifications role focused on testing and verification for high-power electrical products including UPS, PDU, and STS. The position requires designing test fixtures, leading test infrastructure projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and electrical standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting high-power systems and maintaining certification documents, with an emphasis on efficiency and quality improvements in the testing function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• 2+ years electrical-related manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 101, NFPA 72 and building/energy codes.
• Experience with Low/Medium voltage equipment design is a plus.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW or PLC programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical test fixtures and processes for factory testing of UPS, PDU, and STS products.
• Lead test infrastructure design projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and improve testing policies and procedures to boost efficiency and quality.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on high-power three-phase power protection equipment (UPS, STS, PDU).
• Maintain test reports and certificates to prove compliance with required standards and customer specifications.

Skills

Electrical testing

3-phase power analysis

Regulatory compliance

Test fixture design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

PLC programming

Job description

ABB in Richmond, VA is seeking an Engineering Tester/Verifications role focused on testing and verification for high-power electrical products including UPS, PDU, and STS. The position requires designing test fixtures, leading test infrastructure projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and electrical standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting high-power systems and maintaining certification documents, with an emphasis on efficiency and quality improvements in the testing function.