R&D Testing & Lab Specialist

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This position reports to: R&D Department/Local Unit Lead

You will be responsible for prototyping and testing electrical distribution products. Prototyping will include material handling, assembly, and instrumentation of large and medium sized switch gear. Testing will include temperature rise testing, dielectric testing, environmental testing, and endurance testing.

The work model for the role:
Onsite - Onsite

• Material handling and coordination for test projects
• Assembly and modifications of test objects
• Safely execute high voltage and high current testing
• Understand and verify test results
• Identify and help create new test equipment and fixtures to improve efficiency of testing
• Maintain existing test equipment

• 2‑year degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent experience
• 0 – 2 years of experience in electrical engineering and/or testing environment
• Experience and understanding of electrical systems and electrical safety
• Experience with meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, test, and data acquisition systems
• Experience with low voltage and medium voltage switch gear
• Position requires domestic and international travel

Position is in R&D department of Electrification, Distribution Solutions based in Mebane NC, USA.

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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

[excludes ABB E‑mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

• 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. Ability to “buy‑up” to 66 2/3% 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 Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non‑exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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