Component Engineer – Electronics and PCB
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering
This position reports to:
Engineering Manager
At ABB
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This position reports to:
Engineering Manager
The work model for the role is:
Onsite, Richmond, VA
In this role as Component Engineer – Electronics and PCB
, you will play a key part in supporting the performance and reliability of our active product portfolio, primarily focused on UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PDU (Power Distribution Units), and STS (Static Transfer Switches) within the Data Center segment. You will serve as the responsible design authority for the Electronics and PCB components and assemblies, ensuring the quality, cost-effectiveness, and production readiness of components used across these products.
You will review and implement engineering solutions, manufacturing processes, and test procedures to ensure components are built in accordance to specifications. Your responsibilities will include component maintenance, technical evaluations, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Quality and Production. In addition to your technical leadership, you will demonstrate your expertise by ensuring that all assignments are completed in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory policies and standards.
- Managing the complete lifecycle of PCB and electronic components in collaboration with Product Engineers;
Evaluating new PCB parts and ensuring that these are built to specification and quality standards - Interacting with contract manufacturers and EMS to resolve manufacturing issues;
Participating in PCB layout reviews and suggest quality improvements - Working on new product introduction (NPI), quality, and change projects;
Analyzing electronic components using advanced tools for obsolescence and risk mitigation - Collaborating with design engineers on prototype builds and functional, EMI, and reliability testing;
Coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve component and production issues.
- Bachelor degree in electrical/electronics engineering or related engineering discipline PLUS minimum of 5 years of experience in PCBA manufacturing and working with SMD and THD components, PCB layout, and Gerber files.
- Experience in PCBA Testing procedures - Optical (AOI, AXI), Electrical and Functional (ICT, FCT, JTAG), Solderability, Contamination, etc.
- Knowledge of PCB guidelines for component placement and IPC/CE standards, a plus
- Experience with multilayer stack-up boards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP
- PTC Windchill, a plus
- Experience in CAD/Solid Works, a plus
- 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 empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants…
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