R&D Associate Electrical Test Engineer - 2nd shift

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This position reports to:

Testing & Laboratory Manager

In this role as an Electrical Test Engineer, you will be responsible for performing a wide variety of electrical testing with moderate to high complexity utilizing test and laboratory equipment, instrumentation and controls in our high volume Electrical Test Lab in Bloomfield CT. You will apply your electro‑mechanical expertise to execute standard, as well as complex specialized, testing to satisfy end‑to‑end high‑power testing for our entire low voltage product offering in an exciting fast‑paced environment while working with global R&D teams and ABB product teams.

The work model for the role is: onsite.

This role is contributing to the R&D and CoS electrical testing to support ABB Electrification business priorities, primarily in the Americas. Main stakeholders are Smart Building, Smart Power, Distribution Solutions and others as needed to support the ABB business needs.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Collaborating with a team of technical resources to carry out test requests for Global R&D teams in electrical and high‑power components.
• Performing R&D and compliance testing using standard and specialized test equipment, within the planned testing time, ensuring compliance to the quality and delivery metrics.
• Preparing and operating test equipment for carrying out specific electrical tests, starting with calibration, dielectric, temperature rise with the goal of learning short circuit, overload, electrical endurance, and specialized testing.
• Performing basic calculations of technical data and reporting them accordingly.
• Communicating test data and preparing technical documentation and formal reports as needed.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and qualification records.
• Managing the test queue and updating on a timely basis.
• Maintaining confidentiality in handling proprietary test data, formulations, and data on patentable or other confidential items under development.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, and working area.
• Adhering to ABB safety protocols and procedures.

• BS in Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• 2 years of related experience is desired.
• Must have basic knowledge in the operation of electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Must have strong knowledge of electricity theory and be able to read electrical schematics.
• Show an eagerness to learn advanced electrical principles and electromechanical expertise.
• Experience with reading and understanding UL, CSA, and IEC testing standards is also desired.
• Working knowledge of electrical testing equipment.
• Must be PC proficient including MS Office – Outlook, Excel, Word as a minimum.
• Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation to commute to satellite lab.
• Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US.

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees (excludes ABB E‑mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico).

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, with option to buy up to 66⅔% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health…