Quality & Reliability Engineer

ABB Inc.; New Berlin (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Parental leave

Employee discount

401k with company contributions

ESAP

Job summary

ABB Inc. in New Berlin, WI is seeking a Quality & Reliability Engineer to lead on-site investigations of quality issues in LV/MV power converters for solar and wind energy.

You will collect field data and support root-cause investigations, bridging field findings with global engineering teams. This role collaborates with field operations, supports repower projects and new product introductions, and requires experience in field troubleshooting and power electronics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 5+ years in MV power converters in renewable energy applications.
• Experience in field troubleshooting, failure analysis, or quality investigation of power electronic equipment.
• Knowledge in electronics and quality; certifications preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site investigations of reported quality and reliability issues on LV and MV solar and wind power converters at customer facilities and energy farm sites.
• Gather comprehensive field data including operating conditions, environmental factors, installation parameters, fault logs, waveforms, and physical condition of equipment.
• Provide clear, factual reports to engineering and quality teams with observations of equipment and environment (thermal patterns, vibration signatures, etc.).
• Support repower projects and new product introductions by capturing field reliability data on LV and MV inverters.

Skills

Field troubleshooting

Quality investigation

Power electronics

Inverters

Renewable energy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Measurement 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: Product Engineering & Quality Manager

The Quality & Reliability Engineer plays a critical role at the intersection of field operations and technical quality assurance for LV (Low Voltage) and MV (Medium Voltage) power converters used in solar and wind energy applications. This role is responsible for conducting on-site investigations of quality issues, gathering comprehensive field environment data, and actively participating in technical root-cause investigations by providing first-hand observations of equipment condition and operating environment. The position bridges the gap between the field and the global quality and engineering teams, ensuring that real-world findings are accurately captured and fed into the failure analysis process.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid, New Berlin, WI.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site investigations of reported quality and reliability issues on LV and MV solar and wind power converters at customer facilities and energy farm sites.

• Gather comprehensive field data including operating conditions, environmental factors, installation parameters, fault logs, waveforms, and physical condition of equipment.

• Provide the engineering and quality teams with a clear, factual account of what is observed in the equipment and its operating environment (e.g., thermal patterns, vibration signatures, environmental stressors, site‑specific anomalies).

• Support large‑scale repower projects and new product introductions by capturing field reliability data on LV and MV inverters.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline & 5 years plus or related experience with MV power converters (VFDs, inverters) in renewable energy applications (wind and/or solar).

• Demonstrated experience in field troubleshooting, failure analysis, or quality investigation of power electronic equipment.

• Experience with electronics & quality.

• Knowledge in [list key skills] required or preferred.

• Certifications preferred or required.

• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

We are global market leader in mission‑critical high‑power, high‑performance motors, drives, generators, power conversion and packaged solutions. Every day, we make a difference for our customers by making their operations profitable, safe, and reliable.

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 the following websites: 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 $XX and $XX annually and is bonus eligible.

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

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.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.