Job description

Test Technician

ABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. The role reports to the Testing & Laboratory Manager and is located in New Berlin, Wisconsin. As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for coordinating and participates in lab activities to ensure compliance with design test specifications and generally accepted standards. The individual will also provide support for development efforts while ensuring protection of the test environment, including physical facility and staff. Performs various test engineering duties requiring the exercise of sound judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices. Pursues initiatives to improve effectiveness of the group and increase customer satisfaction, under general guidance from test and lab manager.

Your responsibilities

• Assist design engineers in development work evaluating components, prototype assembly and product verification testing
• Maintain and use test specifications to test products and prototypes. Be able to interpret results to verify that performance matches requirements. Check reasonableness, prepare and present test reports and maintain records
• Perform safety and EMC certification tests to UL, CSA, and IEC standards and create test reports for third-party certifying bodies. External travel to third party test facilities is a requirement which include both local and international locations
• Construct test setups and fixtures requiring mechanical construction and electrical wiring from design engineer specifications
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic and electrical circuits from schematic drawings under the supervision of design engineers or sr. test engineer
• Must have soldering experiences and be able to solder surface mount components: 1206, 0805, 0603 and 0402 sizes
• Setup and collect data with test equipment like DMMs, ammeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, thermometers, Labview, etc.
• Assist and participate in ISO 17025 audits for UL and SGS accreditations
• Help monitor and update equipment to meet current and future test requirements. Specify, coordinate, and execute purchase of lab supplies and equipment
• Help monitor and maintain instrument calibration and records (both electrical and dimensional). Send equipment out for repair and/or replace when needed
• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules and regulations
• Monitor and update lab safety policies and procedures including lab safety improvements, annual safety audits, MSDS, Job Safety Analysis reports, accident reports, lab wiring diagrams as additional equipment is installed, testing conditions (test setups) for safety and OSHA requirements
• Participate in lab safety committees as a representative of the development engineering department
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards and participate in monthly lab safety inspection and clean-up

Your background

• Associate degree in engineering plus 5 plus years of related experiences, Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2 plus years of related experiences
• Preferred candidate with UL, CSA and IEC tests experiences related to drives (VFD)
• Experiences in using ABB products are a plus
• Must be proficiency in MS Office products
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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