Production Test Technician

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This Position reports to:

Production Test Team Leader

What We Believe In
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

Your Role And Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to conduct testing and inspections during the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Each day, you will execute assigned work according to agreed workflows and in accordance with ABB standard processes and safety guidelines, reporting any non-compliance. You will also showcase your expertise by performing tests and checks following procedures and instructions defined in manuals and test scripts.

The work model for the role is: .

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Division in Napier, NZ.

Main stakeholders are Engineering and Production teams, Quality Assurance, Product Management team, and local unit Operations Manager.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Executing assigned work according to agreed workflows and in accordance with ABB standard processes and safety guidelines, reporting any non-compliance.
• Performing physical pre-testing activities for newly developed products to ensure product quality and validate manufacturing processes.
• Assisting the team in performing all required checks as part of the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) process.
• Testing products and systems and validating materials to ensure these follow prescribed technical specifications.
• Inspecting and troubleshooting any identified issues, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate testing records, data, and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality management systems.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives, providing feedback and suggestions to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Developing, implementing, and improving relevant policies and procedures to improve testing effectiveness across the Testing function

Our team dynamic is collaborative and innovative, with a focus on precision, quality assurance, and continuous improvement to ensure products meet the highest standards and customer expectations. You will join a dynamic, highly-performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

This position reports to the Production Test Team Leader.
Qualifications For The Role

• Electrical Engineering or related degree, or minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in testing or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and detailed electrical schematics with precision and accuracy.
• Knowledge in MS Office, basic networking, and Linux command line highly preferred for data management and system interaction.
• Exceptional attention to detail and precision, with innovative approaches to problem-solving and quality assurance challenges.
• Demonstrated skills in testing methodologies, quality control processes, and compliance with safety standards.
• Strong capability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting testing results and quality recommendations to engineering teams and management in English.
• Physical fitness to perform hands-on testing activities, equipment handling, and factory floor work as required.
• Must have the legal right to work in NZ permanently .

What is in it for you?
You will be part of a global technology leader that is committed to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will work in a collaborative and safety-focused team environment, with opportunities for personal and professional development. In this role, you will contribute to meaningful projects that help power industries and communities around the world. You will be joining our award-winning team, recognised for excellence in safety, innovation, and performance

Benefits
We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Full medical cover for you and your family
• 3% KiwiSaver contributions and 4% ABB Superannuation Scheme
• Stable, full-time onsite role with a respected employer in Napier

More About Us
ABB 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.

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