ELSP Field Service Technician

ABB; Cary (NC); Remote; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

ESAP program

Paid holidays

Vacation policy

Job summary

ABB is hiring for a remote USA field service leadership role. You will lead on-site service activities, install and commission equipment, and coach technicians while identifying improvement opportunities. The position supports energy and protection solutions across data centers and industrial facilities.

Applicants should have electrical engineering credentials and extensive field service experience with critical power equipment, robust communication skills, and a strong sense of ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent with hands-on experience in critical power equipment.
• Ability to communicate complex issues to varied audiences.
• Experience with field service tasks and on-site troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site with customers to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Perform field service tasks and on-site troubleshooting within certified areas.
• Install, commission, maintain, repair, and upgrade equipment as required.
• Coach technicians, supervise complex site activities, and train team members.
• Prepare material lists and ensure availability of parts and quality standards.
• Identify product and quality improvements and communicate opportunities.

Skills

Technical communication

Field service

On-site troubleshooting

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Associates Degree in electrical technology

High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years experience servicing critical power equipment

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli mer resurseffektiva och renare – och varje person här bidrar till resultaten. Du kommer att få möjlighet att leda, få stöd att växa och kunna vara stolt över den påverkan vi skapar tillsammans. Gå med oss och hjälp till att driva det som driver världen.

Denna position rapporterar till:

US Talent Acquisition Team Lead

At ABB, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, innovation, and sustainable progress. Our success is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for excellence.We are continuously looking for talented individuals to join our team, and this posting represents an evergreen opportunity—a role we regularly hire for to support our ongoing business needs.”or"Please note that this is a general interest posting and is not tied to a specific open position or work location. Upon completion of this application, if qualified a member of our Talent Team will notify you.

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.

The work model for the role is: #USA, Remote

Your role and responsibilities:

• Work on-site with customers to identify opportunities for operational improvement
  and eliminate pain points.
• Perform field service tasks, including identifying technical issues and conducting
  on-site troubleshooting within certified areas.
• Execute installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, extensions,
  upgrades, retrofits, end-of-life services, and replacements.
• Support the certification process of Associate Field Service Technicians and Field
  Service Technicians. Coach technicians and supervise complex site activities. Act as trainers when needed, for team members and customers.
• Prepare material lists for service activities and ensure all materials, parts, and equipment meet quality standards and are available. Proactively identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction by building and maintaining positive relationships. Identify potential new sales opportunities while addressing customer needs and communicate them internally.
• Identify opportunities for product and quality improvements. Provide recommendations to management for improving operations and customer service.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain safe work and environmental practices. Report unsafe practices and incidents.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
  with 4+ years’ experience servicing critical power equipment OR Associates Degree
  in electrical technology with 6+ years’ experience in servicing critical power
  equipment OR High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work and/or military
  experience (8+ years) servicing critical power equipment.
• Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information
  to varying levels within the organization. Collaborates well with others.
• Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products. Moderate ability to Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
• Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results.
• Advanced ability to stay organized and meet deadlines on administrative duties.
• Works with a sense of urgency and ownership; until the job is complete!
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiative 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 $68,600 and $109,760 annually.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• 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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

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