Test Engineer

ABB Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking an R&D Test Engineer to support product development at their New Berlin location. In this role, you will enhance test automation processes to ensure products meet design specifications and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and has hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW and PLC programming. The position requires collaboration with engineering teams and offers a full suite of health, life, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in test engineering and automation.
• Hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW and PLC programming.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate both new and existing test processes.
• Execute automated testing in compliance with internal requirements.
• Identify gaps in current test processes and implement improvements.
• Document test programs, setups, and prepare test reports.
• Support software and hardware upgrades of lab systems.

Skills

NI LabVIEW

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Associate degree with 5 years of related experience

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Team Dynamics

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

Qualifications

• 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, Associate degree with 5 years of related experience.
• 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 affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities at ABB.

EEO Statement

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.

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.

Benefits

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees (excludes 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 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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.