Über diese R&D Test Engineer Stelle bei ABB
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This position reports to:
R&D Team Lead Modular Metering__
In this role, you will drive Prototyping, testing and certification of New Product Development (NPI), Cost out and product quality baseline programs. You will also execute projects working with R&D team.
The work model for the role is hybrid #LI-Hybrid in Bloomfield, CT.
This role supports the Electrification, Smart Buildings Division
Your role and responsibilities:
- Coordinate with design teams to develop test programs to evaluate new products, Cost out and legacy product baselines
- Schedule and facilitate sample builds with manufacturing, in-house prototyping team, and outside vendors to build samples for testing. Assemble samples as needed.
- Act as liaison to 3rd party certifiers with the responsibility of co-developing test plans to demonstrate standards compliance (Underwriters Laboratory and other global certifiers)
- Develop and execute test plans to evaluate new product designs, Cost out or product baseline programs to meet internal ABB requirements, reliability, and statistically significant sample sets.
- Coordinate and schedule testing with internal and external test labs
- Create test requests based on interpretation of certification standards, such as UL67. Document and analyze data from these tests.
- Tear down products & take measurements or root cause product failures.
- Work closely with the design team to provide feedback and feedback on product designs
- Work with 3rd party certifiers, such as Underwriter’s Laboratory, to evaluate and document products according to standards
- Ensure all test methods are compliant to the regulations of the applicable standards (e.g. Underwriters Laboratories (UL), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and International Standards Organization (ISO)).
- Identify cost out opportunities in the product line participating in work outs, brainstorming etc.
- Lead and execute projects in collaboration with cross functional teams.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the role:
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in testing or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to systematically develop, document, and analyze data sets
- Disciplined approach to problem solving and documentation
- Ability to work independently and complete multiple tasks with minimal direction.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
Preferred
- Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g. UL, ANSI, CSA, IEC).
- Knowledge of NPI or Cost out Project execution.
- Knowledge of low voltage power distribution products such as panel boards, switches or similar.
- Experience working with UL or IEC certification, testing & execution; root cause analysis
- Strong technical aptitude, Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure.
- LSS, Six Sigma, or other quality certification a plus.
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 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.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to 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
Paid Parental Leave
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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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