R&D Associate Electrical Test Engineer

Your role and responsibilities

In this role as an Electrical Test Engineer, you will be responsible for performing a wide variety of electrical testing with moderate to high complexity utilizing test and laboratory equipment, instrumentation and controls in our high volume Electrical Test Lab in Bloomfield CT. You will apply you electro-mechanical expertise to execute standard, as well as complex specialized, testing to satisfy end-to-end high-power testing for our entire low voltage product offering in an exciting fast paced environment while working with global R&D teams and ABB product teams.

The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite

This role is contributing to the R&D and CoS electrical testing to support ABB Electrification business priorities, primarily in the America's. Main stakeholders are Smart Building, Smart Power, Distribution Solutions and others as needed to support the ABB business needs.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Collaborating with a team of technical resources to carry out test requests for Global R&D teams in electrical and high-power components.

• Performing R&D and compliance testing using standard and specialized test equipment, within the planned testing time, ensuring compliance to the quality and delivery metrics.

• Preparing and operating test equipment for carrying out specific electrical tests, starting with calibration, dielectric, temperature rise with the goal of growing to learn short circuit, overload, electrical endurance, and specialized testing.

• Performing basic calculations of technical data and report them accordingly.

• Communicating test data and prepare technical documentation and formal reports as needed.

• Maintaining accurate maintenance and qualification records.

• Managing the test queue and update on a timely basis.

• Maintaining confidentiality in handling proprietary test data, formulations, and data on patentable or other confidential items under development.

• Maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, and working area.

• Adhering to ABB safety protocols and procedures.

• BS in Electrical or Industrial Engineering.

• 2 years of related experience is desired.

• Must have basic knowledge in the operation of electrical and electromechanical equipment. 

• Must have strong knowledge of electricity theory and be able to read electrical schematics.

• Show an eagerness to learn advanced electrical principles and electromechanical expertise.

• Experience with reading and understanding UL, CSA, and IEC testing standards is also desired.

• Working knowledge of electrical testing equipment.

• Must be PC proficient including MS Office - Outlook, Excel, Word as a minimum.

• Must have driver's license and reliable transportation to commute to satellite lab.

• Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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

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 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 [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Onsite

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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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.

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.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.