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This position reports to:
Product Engineering & Quality Manager__
The Quality & Reliability Engineer plays a critical role at the intersection of field operations and technical quality assurance for LV (Low Voltage) and MV (Medium Voltage) power converters used in solar and wind energy applications. This role is responsible for conducting on-site investigations of quality issues, gathering comprehensive field environment data, and actively participating in technical root-cause investigations by providing first-hand observations of equipment condition and operating environment. The position bridges the gap between the field and the global quality and engineering teams, ensuring that real-world findings are accurately captured and fed into the failure analysis process.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid, New Berlin, WI.
Your role and responsibilities:
Conduct on-site investigations of reported quality and reliability issues on LV and MV solar and wind power converters at customer facilities and energy farm sites.
Gather comprehensive field data including operating conditions, environmental factors, installation parameters, fault logs, waveforms, and physical condition of equipment.
Provide the engineering and quality teams with a clear, factual account of what is observed in the equipment and its operating environment (e.g., thermal patterns, vibration signatures, environmental stressors, site-specific anomalies)
Support large-scale repower projects and new product introductions by capturing field reliability data on LV and MV inverters.
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Qualifications for the role:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline & 5 years plus or related experience with MV power converters (VFDs, inverters) in renewable energy applications (wind and/or solar).
Demonstrated experience in field troubleshooting, failure analysis, or quality investigation of power electronic equipment.
Experience with electronics & quality.
This role requires 10% travel & requires a valid US driver's license
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
We are global market leader in mission-critical high-power, high-performance motors, drives, generators, power conversion and packaged solutions. Every day, we make a difference for our customers by making their operations profitable, safe, and reliable.
What's in it for you
We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.
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Health, Life & Disability
Choice 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.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related technical discipline
- 5+ years experience with MV power converters (VFDs, inverters) in renewable energy (wind and/or solar)
- Demonstrated experience in field troubleshooting, failure analysis, or quality investigation of power electronic equipment
- Experience with electronics and quality processes
- Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel approximately 10%
- Must already have work authorization permitting employment by ABB in the U.S.
- Experience supporting repower projects and new product introductions (capturing field reliability data)
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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