Electrical Test Engineer: HV Systems & Controls

ABB

Hackettstown (NJ)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 133,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Savings Plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced engineer to optimize production test processes and equipment at our Hackettstown site. You will define phase sequences for new test processes and work to minimize labor hours while meeting quality, cost, and safety targets.

The role requires hands-on electrical and controls expertise, high voltage experience, and collaboration with vendors to ensure reliability and compliance with specifications. This is a full-time on-site position in New Jersey.

Qualifications

BS in Engineering Science or Mechanical Technology; Electrical Engineer or Technician, or related fields.
5+ years in manufacturing or equivalent roles; 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 experience and approach to technical tasks.
Experience with High Voltage and Corona Detection systems is preferred.
English fluency is a must; Spanish is a plus.
Effective cross-communication skills, self starter mentality, and results orientation.
Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

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 vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues with high-voltage test equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance, as well as commissioning and validating custom test equipment.
Providing technical support during equipment installation, startup, and production implementation, including action plans, startup issue resolution, 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.