Remote Field Service Technician - Power Delivery

ABB Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical distribution equipment across the Power Delivery portfolio.

The role offers a remote work model with up to 75% travel, primarily in the Indianapolis central area and broader US footprint. You will execute projects, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate with customers to deliver reliable, efficient power systems and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, preference for Electrical or Mechanical (OR High School Diploma / GED with and 4 additional years of related engineering / field / technical experience).
• 2 years of field engineering experience or equivalent such as military service preferred.
• Require handing/moving of circuit breakers and other installed equipment in excess of several hundred pounds
• Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 75% as required. Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid passport and driver's license.
• Knowledge of industrial customer base in geographical area preferred.
• Technical skills in testing of power distribution and delivery to include Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Breakers, Switchgear, Relays and Transformers preferred.
• Experience in the repair and refurbishment of LV and MV circuit breakers (OEM equipment such as Siemens, GE, ABB, Square D, Multilin relays, and Switzer Relays) preferred.
• Technical skills in testing, commissioning, startup and troubleshooting of medium voltage synchronous machines (including excitation systems), controls systems and Programmable Logic controllers a plus.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal and external customers via phone/email to schedule upcoming jobs and order required materials, and perform safety analysis and paperwork prior to starting work.
• Provide knowledge of and conduct work activities in compliance with the ABB HSE (Health, Safety and Environment), ABB Way, and Safety Manual & Safety policy at all times.
• Be responsible for hands-on execution of projects including Startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, engineering, design, and repair of Power Delivery equipment in respective area; Power Delivery includes transformers, switchgear, OCBs, Circuit Breakers, busways, UPS, ATS, PLCs, Relays, Power Management Controls systems and other Power related equipment & controls.
• Participate in outages with other field engineers, technicians, and contractors including project management, lead site engineer or site project manager. Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet, and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis.

Skills

Communication

Outlook

Excel

Word

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Engineering or Engineering Tech

HS Diploma + 4 yrs related experience

Job description

ABB Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical distribution equipment across the Power Delivery portfolio.

The role offers a remote work model with up to 75% travel, primarily in the Indianapolis central area and broader US footprint. You will execute projects, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate with customers to deliver reliable, efficient power systems and services.