Test Technician
New Berlin, WI 
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Test TechnicianTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

In this position, you will execute tests on different devices using your knowledge of standard references and testing methodologies, investigating and resolving critical product issues, optimizing processes and verifying product compliance. In this role, you will be coordinating and participating in lab activities to ensure compliance with design test specifications and generally accepted standards. You will also provide support for development efforts while ensuring protection of the test environment, including physical facility and staff. Performing various test engineering duties requiring the exercise of sound judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices. Pursuing initiatives to improve effectiveness of the group and increase customer satisfaction.

This is a position with global grade

16

This position reports to

Testing & Laboratory Manager

Your responsibilities

  • Assist design engineers in development work evaluating components, prototype assembly and product verification testing
  • Maintain and use test specifications to test products and prototypes. Be able to interpret results to verify that performance matches requirements. Check reasonableness, prepare and present test reports and maintain records
  • Perform safety and EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) certification tests to UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Customer Support Agreement) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards and create test reports for third party certifying bodies. External travel to third party test facilities is a requirement which include both local and international locations
  • Construct test setups and fixtures requiring mechanical construction and electrical wiring from design engineer specifications
  • Troubleshoot and repair electronic and electrical circuits from schematic drawings under the supervision of design engineers or senior test engineer
  • Must have soldering experiences and be able to solder surface mount components: 1206, 0805, 0603 and 0402 sizes
  • Setup and collect data with test equipment like DMMs, ammeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, thermometers, Labview, etc
  • Assist and participate in ISO 17025 audits for UL and SGS accreditations
  • Help monitor and update equipment to meet current and future test requirements. Specify, coordinate and execute purchase of lab supplies and equipment
  • Help monitor and maintain instrument calibration and records (both electrical and dimensional). Send equipment out for repair and/or replace when needed
  • Follow and comply with all safety, work rules and regulations
  • Monitor and update lab safety policies and procedures including lab safety improvements, annual safety audits, MSDS (Material safety data sheet), job safety analysis reports, accident reports, lab wiring diagrams as additional equipment is installed, testing conditions (test setups) for safety and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) requirements
  • Participate in lab safety committees as a representative of the development engineering department
  • Maintain departmental housekeeping standards and participate in monthly lab safety inspection and clean up
  • Minimal travel to support test primary within united states and some internationally (approximately 20 Percent)
Your background

  • Associates degree in engineering and minimum 5 years of related experience. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in engineering and 2 plus years of related experiences
  • Preferred candidate with UL, CSA and IEC tests experiences related to drives (VFD)
  • Experiences in using ABB products are a plus
  • Must be proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
Benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Healthcare plan
  • Wellbeing program
More about us

ABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world class drives. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.


Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc.

ABB Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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