Electrical Test Technician

ABB; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Smart Power is seeking a Test Operations professional onsite in Virginia. You will conduct testing and inspections during manufacturing to ensure quality standards and specifications, execute tasks per workflows, follow ABB processes and safety guidelines, and report non-conformities.

You will maintain testing records, support factory acceptance testing, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• You are in a team-oriented environment in the Electrification market.
• Highschool Diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in the electrical industry.
• Proficient with calibrated meters, schematics, diagrams, electrical symbols, data documentation, and basic software uploads.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical pre-testing activities for new products to confirm quality.
• Assist in Factory Acceptance Testing processes and checks.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and determine root causes; implement corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to ensure regulatory and quality system compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

English

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

Calibrated meters

Schematics reading

Electrical symbols

Data documentation

Electrical testing equipment

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:

Test Operations Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to conduct testing and inspections during the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Each day, you will execute the assigned work according to agreed workflows and in accordance with ABB standard processes and safety guidelines and report any non-compliance. You will also showcase your expertise by performing tests or checks by following procedures and instructions defined in manuals and test scripts.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Performing physical pre-testing activities for newly developed products to ensure product quality and validating manufacturing processes.
• Assisting the team in performing all required checks as part of the Factory Acceptance Testing process.
• Inspecting and troubleshooting any identified issues, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate testing records, data, and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality management systems.

You will join a high performing team, where you will be able to thrive. Learning to obtain quality testing techniques following all safety protocols.

Qualifications For The Role

• You are immersed in working with others in a team oriented environment in the Electrification market.
• Highschool Diploma or GED.
• You have at least 1-2 years of experience in the electrical industry.
• Highly adept using calibrated meters, reading schematics, line diagrams, knowledge of electrical symbols, documenting data results, uploading software, and troubleshooting electrical components.
• You are innovative around PDU, STS, UPS, testing at mid range voltage levels, working with others and critical thinking.
• You are at ease communicating in English.
• Forklift experience is considered a plus, but not required

More About Us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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