Senior Field Service Technician

ABB; Cary (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Service Team Leader to support ABB end customers in the operation, maintenance, and commissioning of power delivery and control systems. The work model is remote with up to 60% travel across VA, NC, SC, GA, and FL, in the Southeast region.

You will provide program leadership and technical direction, coordinating with Field Engineers and Management to ensure safety, reliability, and client satisfaction while delivering strong project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant power systems experience or equivalent work history.
• Experience in startup/commissioning, testing, and maintenance of power systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% within the US region.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership and technical direction for ABB end customers.
• Install, maintain, repair and commission power delivery and control systems.
• Develop relationships with clients and field personnel; support outages and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Field Engineers, Lead Field Engineers, and Senior Management.

Skills

Power systems

Startup/commissioning

Testing

Maintenance

Communications

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

2-year degree with 5 years’ experience in power systems

HS diploma with 10 years’ experience in power systems

Tools

Mid-Voltage Switchgear

Low-Voltage Switchgear

Switchgear

Power Panels & MCC

Generators & Transformers

Electromechanical Repairs

Relay Testing

Instruments

PLCs & DCS

Wiring Diagrams

Blueprints & Schematics

Test Equipment & Instruments

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

Service Team Leader

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In this role you will have the opportunity to provide program leadership, technical direction, and assistance to ABB end customers, users and other ABB field personnel in the operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of assigned product lines to include but not limited to; power delivery, drive systems and control systems, etc.

The work model for the role is: remote

This role is contributing to the ELSE in Southeast region (VA, NC, SC, GA and FL).

Job Responsibilities

• Complying with all ABB and end customer EHS policies and procedures.
• Installing, maintaining, repairing and commissioning equipment used in power delivery, support outages, control systems and power quality systems.
• Developing working relationships with fellow team members and follow directions from Field Engineers, Lead Field Engineers, and Senior Management.
• Cultivating excellent relationships with clients that lead to a strong base of referral business.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with 5 years’ experience in power systems, startup/commissioning, testing, and maintenance. or a combination of education and experience (2-year degree with 5 years’ experience in power systems, startup/commissioning, testing, and maintenance or HS diploma with 10 years’ experience in power systems, startup/commissioning, testing, and maintenance.
• Preferred Experience with various electrical controls and systems to include:
• Mid-Voltage Switchgear, Low-Voltage Switchgear, Switchgear, Power Panels & Motor Control Center (MCC), Generators & Transformers Maintenance , Electromechanical Repairs, Relay Testing & installation, Instruments; PLC’s & DCS, Wiring Diagrams, Blueprints & Schematics and Test Equipment & Instruments.
• Communications
• Ability and willingness to travel 60% of the time. Most travel will be within VA, NC, SC, GA, FL region.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Why ABB

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.

What's In It For You

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

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 Aff… 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.

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
• 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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