Test Technician

Job description

Tasks:
ABB is seeking a Test Technician responsible for setup and performance of various electrical tests. The technician will report directly to the Test Lab Leader and indirectly to the Test Lab Engineer. This position will primarily provide production testing for products built at the ABB, Bland facility. This position will also support the R&D lab, also located in Bland, VA, as required. Assignments require initiative and the ability to process large amounts of information.

Typical duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The Technician will primarily test dry type transformer designs to numerous standards including UL, IEEE, IEC, Nuclear 1E, IBC. This is a production environment and schedules must be maintained while strictly adhering to safety rules and quality standards.

• The Technician may be required to work in areas and functions other than test as the production load requires. During these times the Technician will receive work instructions from the Supervisor of that area or function.

• The successful Test Lab Technician must be able to manage multiple concurrent assignments to meet established deadlines

• The ideal candidate will be able to work independently but must be a team player that can contribute toward improving design practices, product line growth and the overall success of the group

Additional information:
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:
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As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Location:
   Bland,Virginia,USA

Contract type:
   Regular/Permanent

Business Unit:
   Business Unit Transformers

Date posted:
   2017-02-20

Job function:
   Production and Manufacturing

Publication ID:
   US60172409_E1

Desired profile

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

Associate degree OR Technical Certificate in electrical engineering or 3 years of experience with high power test equipment

Preferred Qualifications:
• The ability to gather, organize and process large amounts of information from multiple sources
• The ability to write professional technical test lab protocols and test reports
• The ability to perform original design work after receiving the design goal or problem statement
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented so that test plans, and test data are thoroughly documented. This position requires a highly motivated individual that is able to grasp complex concepts and equipment setups
• The ability to meet deadlines and project goals
• Experience working with instrumentation and measurement systems
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to support fellow test lab technicians
• The ability to prioritize responsibilities, work independently, work in multinational teams, and work flexible hours
• The flexibility to work alternate shifts, overtime and weekends as necessary
• A strict dedication to safety protocols, both internal and governmental, while thinking and acting safely
• Host and support customers, visitors, auditors, and certification personnel who are witnessing testing of transformers
• Knowledge of Dry Type Transformer design and application
• Knowledge of LV and MV power systems and distribution networks
• Knowledge of European standards
• Experience working in multinational teams requiring global travel
• Experience with 5S and calibration systems
• Experience with automation hardware (PLC) and software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications and related business and engineering software applications (CAD/AUTOCAD, Pro/E, ANSYS, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Visual Basic, etc.,)
• Experience with root cause analysis, 6Sigma and ISO 17025
• The ability to travel throughout North America and internationally

NOTE: This is a 2nd shift position. The Test Lab Technician will be exposed to proprietary and sensitive information; therefore, the successful candidate will be required to submit to a background check and drug screening. All candidates must have a valid driver's license and have US citizenship.