Senior Field Service Technician

ABB

Texas

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 104,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Field Service Engineer in the United States to perform on-site and remote support for critical power equipment. You will install, commission, maintain, repair, and upgrade systems, while coaching technicians and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with several years of service experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and MS Project/Excel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical field with relevant service experience on critical power equipment.
Experience communicating with varying levels in the organization and documenting test results.
Strong proficiency with MS Office and ability to manage projects using MS Project or Excel.

Responsibilities

Work on-site with customers to identify opportunities for operational improvement and eliminate pain points.
Perform field service tasks and on-site troubleshooting within certified areas.
Execute installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, extensions, upgrades, retrofits, end-of-life services, and replacements.
Support the certification process of Associate Field Service Technicians and Field Service Technicians; coach and supervise complex site activities.
Prepare material lists and ensure quality standards for parts and equipment; identify potential failures and recommend actions.
Identify potential sales opportunities and communicate them internally to address customer needs.
Recommend product and quality improvements and assist management with operational enhancements.
Follow safety protocols and maintain safe work practices; report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

MS Project / Excel

Test plans & reports

Organizational skills

Ownership & urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Associate degree in electrical technology

High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years related experience

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli snabbare, mer resurseffektiva och hållbara. Här är framsteg en självklarhet - för dig, ditt team och hela världen. Som global marknadsledare ger vi dig rätt förutsättningar för att lyckas med det. Det kommer inte alltid att vara enkelt - utveckling kräver mod och styrka. På ABB är du aldrig ensam. Run what runs the world.

Denna position rapporterar till:

Service Manager

Your role and responsibilities

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB quality and safety guidelines. Each day, you will deliver quality customer service and executing service work as per customer order and expectation. You will ensure customer retention by effectively communicating the service work timeline and expectations.

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy‑efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy‑to‑use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

The work model for the role is: Remote {#LI-Remote}

Your role and responsibilities

Work on-site with customers to identify opportunities for operational improvement and eliminate pain points.
Perform field service tasks, including identifying technical issues and conducting on-site troubleshooting within certified areas.
Execute installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, extensions, upgrades, retrofits, end-of-life services, and replacements.
Support the certification process of Associate Field Service Technicians and Field Service Technicians. Coach technicians and supervise complex site activities. Act as trainers when needed, for team members and customers.
Prepare material lists for service activities and ensure all materials, parts, and equipment meet quality standards and are available. Proactively identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
Contribute to customer satisfaction by building and maintaining positive relationships. Identify potential new sales opportunities while addressing customer needs and communicate them internally.
Identify opportunities for product and quality improvements. Provide recommendations to management for improving operations and customer service.
Follow safety protocols and maintain safe work and environmental practices. Report unsafe practices and incidents.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with 4+ years’ experience servicing critical power equipment OR Associates Degree in electrical technology with 6+ years’ experience in servicing critical power equipment OR High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work and/or military experience (8+ years) servicing critical power equipment.
Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization. Collaborates well with others.
Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products. Moderate ability to Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results.
Advanced ability to stay organized and meet deadlines on administrative duties.
Works with a sense of urgency and ownership; until the job is complete!

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 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.

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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 US-AskHR@abb.com. 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 $65,100 and $104,160 annually.

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&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