Test Engineer - Electrical

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Richmond, VA is seeking an Engineering Tester/Verifications role focused on testing and verification for high-power electrical products including UPS, PDU, and STS. The position requires designing test fixtures, leading test infrastructure projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and electrical standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting high-power systems and maintaining certification documents, with an emphasis on efficiency and quality improvements in the testing function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• 2+ years electrical-related manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 101, NFPA 72 and building/energy codes.
• Experience with Low/Medium voltage equipment design is a plus.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW or PLC programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical test fixtures and processes for factory testing of UPS, PDU, and STS products.
• Lead test infrastructure design projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and improve testing policies and procedures to boost efficiency and quality.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on high-power three-phase power protection equipment (UPS, STS, PDU).
• Maintain test reports and certificates to prove compliance with required standards and customer specifications.

Skills

Electrical testing

3-phase power analysis

Regulatory compliance

Test fixture design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

PLC programming

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:

Engineering Manager

The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as an authority for testing and verification activities. Each day, you will facilitate completion of testing activities efficiently, timely, cost-effectively, and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. You will also showcase your expertise by providing feedback for the design process from the testing perspective.

• Designing and developing electrical test fixtures and processes to be implemented in factory production testing of high-power, low and medium voltage UPS, PDU, and STS products.
• Lead test infrastructure design projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Developing, implementing, and improving relevant policies and procedures to improve testing efficiency and quality across the testing function.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics on high-power three-phase power protection equipment such as UPS, STS, and PDU
• Acting as an authority to ensure all applicable requirements, maintaining test reports and certificates that prove compliance with required and applicable standards, market, or regulatory requirements in line with customer specifications, legal, or ABB internal requirements

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Minimum 2 years electrical-related manufacturing work experience
• Strong grasp of 3 phase power system analysis , required
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including but not limited to the NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), building codes, energy codes, etc.
• Low Voltage Switchgear or industrial electrical safety system design experience, a plus.
• Medium Voltage experience, a plus.
• Python, MATLAB, Labview or PLC programming experience, preferred.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

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.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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