Senior Test Engineer

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In this position, you will provide assistance in testing and verification activities on a range of assignments in the ELIS Low Voltage switch gear system in Pinetops, North Carolina. You will be responsible for internal and external testing of electrical distribution products. Testing will be focused on instrumentation transformers, cut out fuses and switches. Testing will be for both low voltage and medium voltage products. Testing projects will require coordination with R&D product development teams and factory quality teams to define test requirements. Testing projects will follow ISO 17025 practices for verification and reporting of test results. Candidate will also support overall vision for test processes and test equipment. Candidate will support continuous improvement in test procedures and work instructions.

This position reports to

Testing & Laboratory Manager

Your responsibilities

• Support the product development teams and factory as the test expert
• Be familiar with the test standards and the test equipment
• Work with teams to develop detail test plans based on standards and requirements
• Set up test objects and equipment to safely execute high voltage and high current testing
• Understand and verify test results
• Write and issue professional test reports detailing test results
• Create and maintain new test equipment and fixtures to improve efficiency of testing
• Interface with Quality teams and factory on corrective actions
• Interface with other ABB functions and labs to ensure proper testing has been completed
• Provide technical support and testing for existing products, including analyzing field failures and production failures
• Maintain thorough understanding of products and standards
• Maintain test equipment required for testing and validation

Your background

• 4 year degree in electrical engineering with 5 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of IEEE C37.20.1, C37.60 and C37.61, C37.09
• Working knowledge of IEC 62271-100 and IEC 62271-111 standards
• Strong interpersonal skills required to achieve cooperation and reach agreement with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Experienced in planning and executing projects
• Must be self motivated with a high level of creativity
• Experience in dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment
• Position requires domestic and international travel
• 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
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. 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.