R&D Testing & Lab Specialist

ABB; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Savings Plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

ABB in Mebane, NC seeks an on-site Electrical Test Technician responsible for prototyping and testing distribution switchgear. You will handle material coordination, assemble and modify test articles, and perform high voltage and high current tests while verifying results and maintaining equipment.

Candidates should have a 2-year degree in electrical technology or related experience, with up to 2 years in electrical engineering/testing and familiarity with electrical safety and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in electrical engineering and/or testing environment.
• Experience and understanding of electrical systems and electrical safety.
• Experience with meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, test, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with low voltage and medium voltage switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Material handling and coordination for test projects.
• Assembly and modifications of test objects.
• Safely execute high voltage and high current testing.
• Understand and verify test results.
• Identify and help create new test equipment and fixtures to improve efficiency of testing.
• Maintain existing test equipment.

Skills

Electrical theory

High voltage testing

Test instrumentation

Electrical safety

Travel willingness

Education

Two-year degree in electrical technology

Tools

Meters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Data acquisition systems

Test fixtures

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 Department/Local Unit Lead

You will be responsible for prototyping and testing electrical distribution products. Prototyping will include material handling, assembly, and instrumentation of large and medium sized switch gear. Testing will include temperature rise testing, dielectric testing, environmental testing, and endurance testing.

The work model for the role: Onsite, Mebane, NC - Onsite.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Material handling and coordination for test projects
• Assembly and modifications of test objects
• Safely execute high voltage and high current testing
• Understand and verify test results
• Identify and help create new test equipment and fixtures to improve efficiency of testing.
• Maintain existing test equipment

Job Qualifications:

• 2-year degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent experience
• 0 - 2 years of experience in electrical engineering and/or testing environment
• Experience and understanding of electrical systems and electrical safety
• Experience with meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, test, and data acquisition systems
• Experience with low voltage and medium voltage switchgear.
• Position requires domestic and international travel

Position is in R&D department of Electrification, Distribution Solutions based in Mebane NC, USA.

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 Affi…

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 Affi…

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.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

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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&DD (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&DD – 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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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