R&D testing & Lab Specialist

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This position reports to

R&D Department Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to set up and execute routine tests for different products in accordance with standard testing methodologies and requirements. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring proper documentation of the test results. You will be mainly accountable for: • Supporting in the planning and implementation of test plans. • Coordinating maintenance activities related to the equipment and tools used in the laboratory. • Identifying and suggesting solutions related to product non-conformities. • Assisting external certification inspectors during testing activities for ABB or external customer products. Based in Ede, you will work under the Smart Buildings business line within the Global Product Group Energy Distribution. As an R&D product engineer, you are attached to the research & development centre in the Netherlands. This is set up to develop new and innovative products. You exchange information - remotely - with ABB colleagues worldwide. ABB has several R&D centres, including in Belgium, Germany, Egypt and Italy. Your team ABB's R&D Centre has 17 colleagues spread over two locations. 15 colleagues are working in Ede. The team is very diverse in terms of age and personality and that is the strength of the group; we stimulate each other in every possible way. It is an open department where it is easy to knock on someone else's door if you need help. Your tasks in this role will include: • Participates as a team member and supports execution of routine tests and feasibility tests for product development projects. • Support planning and the implementing test plans, assigning the right priority and overseeing the allocated resources. • Supports the maintenance activities related to the equipment and tools used by the laboratory • Proposing improvements to test techniques based on experience and knowledge of trends and equipment • Assisting external certification inspectors during testing activities for ABB products and external customer products. • Ensuring that prototypes are correctly assembled, tests are correctly performed, and activities are thoroughly reported .

Qualifications for the role

• At least 1 year of experience in test engineering, working as test engineer or assistance with mechanical and/or electrical products (no electronics or software testing).
• Capability to read and interpreter standards, regulations and test plans.
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills.
• An MBO level 4 degree (vocational college) in electrical engineering / mechanical engineering or similar.
• Dutch and English language is required.
• Possession of a NEN3140 certification is an advantage.

What's in it for you?

• Join an undiscussed market leader, a strong brand that markets high quality products
• Our people are at the core of what we do - help them develop and grow
• Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment

More about us

ABB is a global company. A leader in electricity transmission and distribution, process and production automation and electrical, electronic and plant engineering products and systems. We lead the way with innovations, follow trends and think along with our customers. We have brought together 150,000 people working together in more than 100 countries worldwide. What does ABB have to offer you? A versatile and varied full-time job of 40 hours within an international concern. ABB likes to invest in your development. We offer you education, training and growth opportunities. Furthermore, we offer you: • a salary fitting your knowledge, experience and this position. • a thirteenth month. • 40 days off (27 holidays and 13 ADV). • a good pension scheme. • travel allowance • a good pension scheme. • a company phone and laptop. Are you interested in this vacancy? Then don't wait any longer and apply immediately. Register your CV and apply online via www.abb.nl by clicking on 'Working at ABB'. The application procedure consists of 2 rounds of interviews. For questions, please contact Jacqueline Pereboom, Talent Partner, on 010 - 407 82 14 or soll@nl.abb.com Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #My ABBStory