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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nCenter of Excellence Leader - Laboratory__\nThe work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA\nYour role and responsibilities:\nIn this role as R&D Engineer, you will support Critical Power’s strategic technology direction by contributing your own ideas for validating product designs to product requirements and standards by proposing testing strategies and executing tests. Day-to-day job duties include proposing, setting up, executing, and documenting tests for products in the Critical Power business.\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\nProposing test methods for demonstrating compliance with product requirements and standards.\nSetting up and conducting tests either individually or as part of the team according to the agreed to test plans and test procedures\nDocumenting results according to the applicable ABB documentation guidelines for the tested product\nSupporting the planning and implementation of test plans by coordinating and working with other team members and other people in our organization.\nUsing your technical know-how to support product design teams with resolving issues with non-compliant products\nQualifications for the role:\nBachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent\n Minimum 2 years of experience in laboratory environment or product validation experience\nKnowledge of common laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQ equipment, etc.\nExperience setting up and conducting tests on equipment rated for 480V at 10+ kW\nUnderstand three-phase power system concepts including power factor, apparent power, etc. \nExperience with Python or other similar programming languages, a plus\nExperience interpreting and applying electrical safety standards (UL/IEC, etc.), a plus\nExperience using reliability engineering methodologies for defining component qualification plans, a plus\nCandidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.\nMore about us\nABB 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.\nWhy ABB?\nWhat's in it for you\nWe 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.\nABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- 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.\nFor more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 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Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.\nABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees\n[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]\nGo to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more\nHealth, Life & Disability\nChoice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. \nChoice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus\nVision benefit\nCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)\nCompany paid AD&D (1X base pay)\nVoluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums\nShort Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid\nLong Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.\nSupplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance\nPaid Parental Leave\nEmployee Assistance Program\nHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption\nEmployee discount program\nRetirement\n401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions \nEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)\nTime off\nABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.\nWhile base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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