R&D Engineering Technician

R&D Engineering Technician

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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. The role reports to the R&D Team Manager and is located in Richmond, Virginia, As a R&D Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for providing technician support during new product development, customer demonstrations, and validation programs for ABB Power Protection products.

Your responsibilities

• Perform type and routine testing using standard and specialized test equipment within the planned testing time, ensuring compliance to the quality and delivery metrics

• Prepare and operate test equipment for carrying out specific electrical tests (calibration, dielectric, temperature rise etc.)

• Responsible for an organizational process for the lab and implement it among the lab team

• Maintain applicable records such as maintenance and qualification records and test reporting

• Perform minor equipment maintenance and repairs as needed

• Assist the R&D engineering team in assembling Research and development (R&D) prototypes as needed

• Develop basic electrical and mechanical CAD skills to help maintain and update lab electrical drawings and other documentation

Your background

• Experience with basic electrical work and electrical concepts

• Experience working in an ABB Electrical Test Lab

• Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools

• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

• Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

More about us

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