Infrared Field Technician

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:
Sr. Director - Field Services

As an Infrared Field Technician, you will evaluate and monitor the condition of clients’ electrical, mechanical, and structural systems using infrared imaging technology. This role may also involve vibration data collection and ultrasound testing across high‑voltage electrical systems, compressed air, steam, and mechanical systems. You will support a diverse range of ABB customer facilities, including leading software development companies, big-box distribution centers, and more.

This is a remote position requiring frequent travel, up to 60% of the time, including trips of two hours or more from the employee’s home location. Overnight travel should be expected. Candidates must reside within a one-hour commute of Kansas City, KS;
Seattle, WA; or Boston, MA.

• Conduct inspections and reporting:
  Perform infrared and visual inspections of electrical, mechanical, and structural systems; document findings using ABB’s proprietary tools.
• Client and contractor coordination:
  Manage contracted electricians, collaborate with client personnel, and advise on mitigation techniques for identified issues.
• Ensure compliance and safety:
  Follow ABB’s Electrical Safety PPE policy and safely access energized equipment.
• Administrative and operational tasks:
  Complete expense reports promptly, maintain reliable attendance, and perform additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of hands‑on electrical or mechanical experience.
• Ability to pass the ABB Level I Thermography course.
• A strong safety orientation and willingness to wear up to Category 4 Personal Protective Equipment while on the job.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand for extended periods throughout the day.
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate a professional presence that builds trust and reinforces customer confidence in our company.
• Basic computer skills in current software platforms, as well as the ability to work with mobile devices, such as laptops/tablets, are required.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the U.S.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters – because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

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.

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