Electrical Test Specialist

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

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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical controls

PLCs

HMIs

Wiring & sensors

Test equipment

Documentation

High voltage

Education

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

Tools

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Electrical schematics software

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:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization’s assembly methods, processes, and test equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. Each day, you will ensure appropriate production test methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of a new production test process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• 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.

Qualifications for the role:

• B.S. in Engineering Science or Mechanical Technology; Electrical Engineer or Technician, or related fields
• 5+ years in total in manufacturing or equivalent roles and environments; 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.

What's In It For You

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff­irmative 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 https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff­irmative 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.

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.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more

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.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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