Electrical Engineer - Controls & Automation

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As an Electrical Engineer - Controls & Automation, you will be part of Process and Product Engineering, a team focused on developing operations capability and capacity through innovation in a safe and cost-effective way. This is an exciting opportunity to join ABB Smart Power - Power Protection Product Group, with focus on development and manufacturing of Power Distribution Units (PDU), Static Transfer Switches (STS) and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) products for data centers and critical power applications.

This position reports to

Process and Product Engineering Manager

Your responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and implement new or improved automation technology/methods that improve safety, quality, capability, and capacity while reducing cost and lead-time
• Design and write software for the purpose of controlling both manual and automated test systems with varying hardware and IO requirements for measurement of electrical systems
• Conceptualize, develop, monitor, adjust and implement projects, taking into consideration numerous and changing priorities, and or resources to achieve operation goals
• Design and development of system applications with intuitive user interfaces that perform according to specifications using LabVIEW and/or TestStand
• Work with R&D/Product Engineering to recommend design requirements to support automated manufacturing test processes
• Assist in the specification and design for capital equipment, and lead construction of both manual and automated test systems for high power electrical systems
• Ability to diagnose technical problems such as delays, malfunctions, and errors to determine the root cause of the problem and provide a workable/optimal solution in a reasonable timeframe
• Provide sustaining support or manage activities whether relevant systems are internally implemented, outsourced or some combination thereof
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools
• Provides support during equipment startup, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources
• Participate in cross functional teams to develop business propositions and executive summaries which support LPG growth and profitability

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering preferred, with 3 to 6 plus years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 plus years of hands-on controls/mechatronics/test/automation engineering experience
• Proficiency in reading and building schematics for machines and/or PCBAs
• Experience with low voltage high power electrical equipment a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, MATLAB, LabVIEW and PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly​) programming
• Experience with Construction Project Management a plus
• Proficient in using electrical test equipment including but not limited to power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers
• Knowledge of Lean/ Six sigma and process improvement methodologies
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity and reliability of almost any operation.We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB 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:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.