Technical Trainer - Power Electronics

ABB Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Technical Trainer to design and deliver training for both ABB and Channel Partner personnel. This role offers a hybrid work model and requires experience in service operations and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will enjoy helping others learn, will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, and be comfortable with a minor travel commitment. The company provides comprehensive benefits including medical plans, retirement options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in service operations, training, engineering or testing.
• Experience in the critical power field.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technical training courses.
• Deliver training in person or remotely.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through training.

Skills

Technical training delivery

Electrical systems knowledge

Adult learning facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields

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: Global Training Manager

Work model: Hybrid, Richmond, VA

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to design, develop and deliver technical trainings in person or remotely to participants across the globe. Each day, you will make sure to prepare highly qualified ABB and Channel Partner service personnel worldwide who are confident in their product knowledge and ability to commission, service, and maintain Critical Power systems professionally and safely. Your focus will be the HiPerGuard MV UPS, UPS, STS, PDU, PCS and Battery Systems. You will also showcase your expertise by guaranteeing excellent customer service and securing a high level of customer satisfaction through trainings.

• Preparing and delivering training courses in classroom or on‑site and following up on post‑training day activities.
• Developing course material for classroom and on‑site training in your own area of responsibility and advising on updates needed in e‑learning material.
• Supporting Field Service team and other teams/units, when necessary, using your own expertise in technical support tasks and roles.
• Facilitating in course administration through making arrangements and answering inquiries and proposals for training courses.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields preferred plus minimum 3 years experience in service operations, training, engineering or testing.
• Experience in the critical power field with roles in Training, Service, R&D, or Sales. Hands‑on experience with power protection equipment is desirable.
• Further education in adult teaching is preferred.
• You enjoy facilitating adult learning and communication. You possess a self‑motivated mindset and solid communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (mainly domestic).
• This position must be based in or near to Richmond, VA.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Benefits

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.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees (excludes ABB E‑mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico):

• 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).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.

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‑[e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.