Test Development Engineer

Company: ABB
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Test Development Engineer
Take 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 role, you will define, document, and execute tests on various products and devices using a complete knowledge of product, testing methodologies, and requested requirements. You will also evaluate and document training procedures in accordance with business strategies relating to safety, quality, and efficiency.
This is a position with global grade
14
This position reports to
Production Development Manager
Your responsibilities

• Technical contribution: Defines the working phase sequence of a test processes to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget. Ensures appropriate test methods, cycle-time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of test targets.
• Planning and control: Follows work plans and cost estimates for work in one's area of responsibility. Set baselines for testing activities including efficiency and cost-effectiveness in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, and safety requirements.
• Risk and opportunity management: Supports risk assessments to assure safe systems of work and takes appropriate actions. Contribute to the company's production engineering objectives with regard to new product introduction, process improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Test Support: Provides support during equipment startup, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources.
• Processes and tools: Evaluate new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading testing automation activities, approval criteria and external provider choices. Your background
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field and 3 years of experience; alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
  • Thorough understanding of PDUs, RPPs, STSs, or UPS, or other power conditioning products.
  • Experience with High Power 600V-208V 3-phase applications preferred.
  • Experience with MATLAB, Labview or PCBA programming.
  • Proficient in using power meters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition devices a plus.
  • Knowledge of Lean/Six sigma and process improvement methodologies.
  • 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 Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity and reliability of almost any operation.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 ABBABB 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.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs 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. #LI-Onsite

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