Systems Drives Field Service Technician

ABB Schweiz AG; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Systems Drives Field Service Technician, where you will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch service and support for AC and DC drive systems. This remote position allows you to work closely with customers, ensuring the successful installation and maintenance of advanced equipment. Your expertise will guide clients through operational challenges while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance service quality. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a diverse and inclusive environment, making a significant impact on sustainable solutions in the industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in field service for drive systems.
• Understanding of electrical theory and operation of ABB Drives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation of new equipment at customer sites.
• Lead service and repair of ABB equipment and instruct customers.

Skills

AC and DC drive systems

Field service engineering

Electronics knowledge

Test instruments

Education

Associates degree in a related field

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Data loggers

PDMA motor testing

CMC measurements

ABB 800xA

Job description

Systems Drives Field Service Technician

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. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This is a position with grade

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This position reports to

Systems Drives Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will execute service work according to work instructions and ABB quality and safety guidelines. The work model for this role is remote. You will contribute to Process Industries in the Georgia/Southern region. Your main responsibilities include:

1. Supervising installation of new equipment at customer sites according to manufacturer’s specifications.
2. Interpreting maintenance manuals, schematics, and software tools; repairing equipment using electronics knowledge and test instruments.
3. Leading service and repair of ABB equipment, instructing customers in electrical theory and operation of ABB Drives, and leading drive system commissioning projects.
4. Consulting with engineering personnel to resolve operational and maintenance issues.

Qualifications for the role

• Associates degree in a related field with 2+ years of related work or military experience, or HS diploma/GED with 4+ years of related experience.
• Understanding of AC and DC drive systems.
• Experience in field service engineering for AC and DC drive systems, using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, data loggers, PDMA motor testing, and CMC measurements. Experience with ABB 800xA is a plus.

More about us

We value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step at ABB and learn more at www.abb.com. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. For more information, visit the EEOC and DOL websites. Applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan or reasonable accommodations by contacting ABB HR. Resumes and applications should be submitted through the appropriate channels.