R&D Testing & Lab Specialist

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This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to set up and execute tests for different products in accordance with standard testing methodologies and requirements. Each day, you will perform your tasks or activities using skills and techniques as well as a practical understanding of concepts used in the field of technology. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring proper documentation of the test results.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the ABB Electrification Business area in particular for the Smart Power Division in Bergamo. The role is located in the R&D Laboratory following the developing and management of the validation process on different Low Voltage devices.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Defining the details, the test sequences, their methods of execution or testing procedures, the equipment and instrumentation to be used, with reference to the applicable standards, prepare the necessary test set-up, the required measure instruments, connect the device under test on the testing plant and execute tests.

• Analyzing the tests results according to the applicable standard for checking the compliance of the product tested, and issue the related reports.

• Proposing improvements in the existing test techniques, based on experience and use of new equipment, in particular for test and measurement equipment.

• Assisting and supporting customer during testing activities.

Qualifications for the role

• High School Diploma or bachelor Degree in the Electrotechnical field or Bachelor Degree (3 years) in Electrical or Electronic field

• You have basic knowledge of Electrical engineering

• Ability to demonstrate your experience in Electrical and mechanical measuring instruments, in Analysis capacity and in manual skills.

• You are qualified in computer skills (programming knowledge and office software package)

• You are passionate, organized, good at teamwork and have an high desire to learn and attitude for problem solving

• You are at ease communicating in Italian and English language

Benefits

Locally, you can count on:

• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary packages and performance bonuses.

• Corporate welfare: Access to a wide range of services and personal well-being support.

• Career development: Structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platforms

• Employee Support: free services like psychological help, wellness coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families.

• Parental Leave: at least 12 weeks of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, promoting DEI values.

• Meal allowance: Access to canteen is provided to support daily lunch expenses

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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