Quality Technician - Testing

At ABB, we help industries outrun—leaner and cleaner. This job encourages growth and innovation. Our global market leadership provides the resources for you to succeed. We thrive on grit and collaboration, ensuring you have the support to drive progress.

This position reports to:
Quality Supervisor

This position is classified under Global Grade:
Grade 16

In this role, you will play a key part in driving continuous improvement within the Quality testing operation. Responsibilities include training and evaluating new testers, as well as developing and refining detailed work instructions to ensure consistency and accuracy in testing procedures.

The work model for the role is onsite at Pinetops, NC.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive testing work instructions for all product lines.
• Train testers on proper test methods and procedures—including occasional off‑shift coverage.
• Evaluate testing competency of individuals.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for documentation and reporting.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, managing multiple priorities and tasks efficiently.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a testing or quality assurance role.
• General understanding of electrical principles and testing methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently (self‑motivated and self‑directed) and manage multiple priorities.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent squatting, bending, stooping, sitting and stretching, standing and walking for extended periods; full range of motion, manual/finger dexterity, hand‑eye coordination.
• Candidates must already have a work authority that permits employment in the US.

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment‑specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high‑voltage transmission systems and low‑voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium‑voltage air‑ and gas‑insulated switch gear (1‑to‑66 kV), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contractors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low‑voltage switch gear for the ANSI standard markets.

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 affirmative‑action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

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