Test Engineer

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an R&D Test Engineer to support product development and maintain a safe, reliable test environment in a Motion Drive Products division. You will develop and automate test processes, collaborate with automation engineers using NI LabVIEW and PLCs, and ensure compliance with UL/CSA/IEC and ISO 17025 during audits.

You will report to the Testing & Laboratory Manager and contribute to test program documentation, upgrades, and knowledge transfer across teams in an onsite role in the US.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related field with hands-on test experience.
• Experience with test automation and lab processes preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 and industry standards a plus.
• Ability to develop and document test procedures and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate test processes to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with automation engineers to support test development using NI LabVIEW and PLC programming.
• Ensure automated tests comply with ISO 17025 and other standards; support audits.
• Document test programs, setups, procedures, and reporting for stakeholders and cert bodies.
• Provide hardware/software support to product design and development teams through the lifecycle.

Skills

Test engineering

Automation

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Associate degree with 5 years of related experience

Tools

NI LabVIEW

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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:

Testing & Laboratory Manager

In this role, you will support product development and general lab activities while maintaining a safe and reliable test environment for all personnel and facilities. In all tasks, the Test Engineer applies sound engineering judgment and standard practices to improve test efficiency, effectiveness, and overall customer satisfaction.

Under the general supervision of laboratory management and automation engineers, the R&D Test Engineer will develop and execute test automation solutions to ensure products meet all design specifications and comply with validation, verification, quality, and safety standards.

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

This role is contributing to the Motion Drive Products Division in the US.

You will mainly be accountable for:

• Collaborative Test Development and Test Process Development: Develop and automate both new and existing test processes to improve their reliability, repeatability, and efficiency. Collaborate with automation engineers to support test development using NI LabVIEW and PLC programming.
• Standards Compliance and Audit Support: Execute automated testing in compliance with ABB's internal requirements and applicable industry standards (UL, CSA, IEC). Support third-party certification audits and ensure all automated test systems comply with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Process Improvement and Strategic Input: Identify gaps in current test processes and implement robust, sustainable improvements. Contribute recommendations for future capital investments related to test automation and laboratory infrastructure.
• Documentation and Reporting: Document test programs, setups, procedures, and programming methodologies to ensure long-term maintainability and effective knowledge transfer. Prepare accurate and comprehensive test reports for internal stakeholders and external certification bodies (e.g., UL, CSA, SGS).
• Systems Upgrades and Technical Support: Support software updates and hardware upgrades to keep lab systems and test equipment current and fully functional. Provide technical testing support to product design and development teams throughout the development cycle.

Our team dynamics

You will join a talented and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or a related field), with at least 1 year of experience in test engineering and automation. Alternatively, Associated degree with 5 years of related experiences.

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW, PLC programming, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus).

Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

More about us:

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

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 www.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