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R&D Test Engineer
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
R&D Team Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide test engineering support during new product development, customer demonstrations, and validation and verification programs, for ABB Power Protection products. The work model for the role will be onsite in Richmond, VA. #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division in North America. You will be mainly accountable for: Supporting new product development test programs and product lifecycle validation initiatives. Defines and executes system and subsystem level test plans. Analyzes test results and prepares test reports in partnership with research and technology teams. Moves, connects, and installs units under test and executes electrical test programs. Subject matter expert in system level testing on complex/specialized projects, thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
Qualifications for the role
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory 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: 023-06/22-088_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-. 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- or by sending an email to Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. MyBenefitsABB.com
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
R&D Team Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide test engineering support during new product development, customer demonstrations, and validation and verification programs, for ABB Power Protection products. The work model for the role will be onsite in Richmond, VA. #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division in North America. You will be mainly accountable for: Supporting new product development test programs and product lifecycle validation initiatives. Defines and executes system and subsystem level test plans. Analyzes test results and prepares test reports in partnership with research and technology teams. Moves, connects, and installs units under test and executes electrical test programs. Subject matter expert in system level testing on complex/specialized projects, thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
- 2+ years of experience working in a research and development setting
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and detailed electrical schematics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in system level testing on power protection is preferred
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory 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: 023-06/22-088_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-. 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- or by sending an email to Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. MyBenefitsABB.com
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