Production Test Technician

About the Role

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.

Reports to: Production Manager

Work Model: Onsite

Location: New Berlin, WI - System Drives, Motion Division

This role is contributing to MOHP in the USA.

Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

Testing:

• Conduct functional testing and inspection of electric drive and control products using standard/specialized equipment, ensuring completion within routed time and adherence to quality and delivery standards

Troubleshooting:

• Diagnose and repair drive, subassembly, and circuit board failures identified during testing; retest to confirm resolution and ensure cost‑effective fixes

Operations Improvement:

• Partner with Production Leadership to identify and implement process improvements; support projects that enhance quality, cost, and timelines
• Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing to integrate new technologies, lean practices, and improved material flow

Production Support:

• Support new product launches and process changes by training staff per Workmanship Standards
• Lead prototyping and documentation for new product builds

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Assist the Production Supervisor in executing safety plans; update JSAs and ergonomic assessments as needed; participate in ILP activities and follow-up actions

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• 2 years of experience in Production or Electrical Test Environment or relevant field, working as Electrical Tester or Manufacturing Assembler with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Sound knowledge of variable frequency drives and associated test equipment and the variable frequency drive market
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Ability to read and comprehend assembly instructions, electrical diagrams, wire tables, workstation book of prints, assembly drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Preferred:

• An Associates Degree in Electronics or equivalent

Why ABB

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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