R&D Test Engineer

ABB; Bloomfield (AR); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a testing specialist to drive prototyping, verification, and certification of new products in collaboration with the R&D team. You will coordinate test programs, work with internal and external labs, and liaise with certifiers (UL/ANSI/IEC) to ensure standards compliance.

This hybrid role supports cost-out initiatives and data-driven decisions with cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in testing or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to systematically develop, document, and analyze data sets
• Disciplined approach to problem solving and documentation
• Ability to work independently and complete multiple tasks with minimal direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design teams to develop test programs and baselines.
• Schedule and facilitate sample builds with manufacturing and vendors to build samples for testing.
• Act as liaison to 3rd party certifiers and co-develop test plans for standards compliance.
• Develop and execute test plans to meet internal ABB requirements, reliability, and sample sets.
• Coordinate testing with internal and external test labs.
• Create test requests based on interpretation of certification standards (UL/ANSI/CSA/IEC/ISO).
• Tear down products and take measurements or root cause failures.
• Provide feedback to design teams on product designs.
• Work with 3rd party certifiers to evaluate and document products to standards.
• Ensure all test methods comply with applicable standards (UL/ANSI/CSA/IEC/ISO).
• Identify cost out opportunities in the product line and participate in work outs.
• Lead and execute projects in collaboration with cross functional teams.

Skills

Testing

Test planning

Data analysis

Documentation

Project coordination

Communication

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

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: R&D Team Lead Modular Metering

In this role, you will drive Prototyping, testing and certification of New Product Development (NPI), Cost out and product quality baseline programs. You will also execute projects working with R&D team.

The work model for the role is hybrid #LI-Hybrid in Bloomfield, CT.

This role supports the Electrification, Smart Buildings Division

Your role and responsibilities

• Coordinate with design teams to develop test programs to evaluate new products, Cost out and legacy product baselines
• Schedule and facilitate sample builds with manufacturing, in-house prototyping team, and outside vendors to build samples for testing. Assemble samples as needed.
• Act as liaison to 3rd party certifiers with the responsibility of co-developing test plans to demonstrate standards compliance (Underwriters Laboratory and other global certifiers)
• Develop and execute test plans to evaluate new product designs, Cost out or product baseline programs to meet internal ABB requirements, reliability, and statistically significant sample sets.
• Coordinate and schedule testing with internal and external test labs
• Create test requests based on interpretation of certification standards, such as UL67. Document and analyze data from these tests.
• Tear down products & take measurements or root cause product failures.
• Work closely with the design team to provide feedback and feedback on product designs
• Work with 3rd party certifiers, such as Underwriter’s Laboratory, to evaluate and document products according to standards
• Ensure all test methods are compliant to the regulations of the applicable standards (e.g. Underwriters Laboratories (UL), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and International Standards Organization (ISO)).
• Identify cost out opportunities in the product line participating in work outs, brainstorming etc.
• Lead and execute projects in collaboration with cross functional teams.

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

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in testing or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to systematically develop, document, and analyze data sets
• Disciplined approach to problem solving and documentation
• Ability to work independently and complete multiple tasks with minimal direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Preferred

• Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g. UL, ANSI, CSA, IEC).
• Knowledge of NPI or Cost out Project execution.
• Knowledge of low voltage power distribution products such as panel boards, switches or similar.
• Experience working with UL or IEC certification, testing & execution; root cause analysis
• Strong technical aptitude, Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure.
• LSS, Six Sigma, or other quality certification a plus.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantative 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 Affiantative 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

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

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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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

More about us

ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.

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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