{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d9352496db6e6cce79d1f56b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d9352496db6e6cce79d1f56b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d9352496db6e6cce79d1f56b","title":"Component Engineer – Electronics and PCB","description":"At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\n\nThis position reports to:\n\nEngineering Manager\n\n__\n\nThe work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA\n\nYour role and responsibilities:\n\nIn this role as Component Engineer – Electronics and PCB, you will play a key part in supporting the performance and reliability of our active product portfolio, primarily focused on UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PDU (Power Distribution Units), and STS (Static Transfer Switches) within the Data Center segment. You will serve as the responsible design authority for the Electronics and PCB components and assemblies, ensuring the quality, cost-effectiveness, and production readiness of components used across these products. You will review and implement engineering solutions, manufacturing processes, and test procedures to ensure components are built in accordance to specifications. Your responsibilities will include component maintenance, technical evaluations, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Quality and Production. In addition to your technical leadership, you will demonstrate your expertise by ensuring that all assignments are completed in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory policies and standards.\n\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\n\n• Managing the complete lifecycle of PCB and electronic components in collaboration with Product Engineers; Evaluating new PCB parts and ensuring that these are built to specification and quality standards\n\n• Interacting with contract manufacturers and EMS to resolve manufacturing issues; Participating in PCB layout reviews and suggest quality improvements\n\n• Working on new product introduction (NPI), quality, and change projects; Analyzing electronic components using advanced tools for obsolescence and risk mitigation\n\n• Collaborating with design engineers on prototype builds and functional, EMI, and reliability testing; Coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve component and production issues.\n\nQualifications for the role:\n\n• Bachelor degree in electrical/electronics engineering or related engineering discipline PLUS minimum of 5 years of experience in PCBA manufacturing and working with SMD and THD components, PCB layout, and Gerber files.\n\n• Experience in PCBA Testing procedures - Optical (AOI, AXI), Electrical and Functional (ICT, FCT, JTAG), Solderability, Contamination, etc.\n\n• Knowledge of PCB guidelines for component placement and IPC/CE standards, a plus\n\n• Experience with multilayer stack-up boards\n\n• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP\n\n• PTC Windchill, a plus\n\n• Experience in CAD/SolidWorks, a plus\n\n• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.\n\nMore about us\n\nABB 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.\n\nWhy ABB?\n\nWhat's in it for you\n\nWe empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.\n\nABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.\n\nFor more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf\n\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.\n\nProtected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.\n\nABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees\n\n[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]\n\nGo to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more\n\nHealth, Life & Disability\n\nChoice 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.\n\nChoice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus\n\nVision benefit\n\nCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)\n\nCompany paid AD&D (1X base pay)\n\nVoluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums\n\nShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid\n\nLong Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.\n\nSupplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption\n\nEmployee discount program\n\nRetirement\n\n401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions\n\nEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)\n\nTime off\n\nABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.\n\nWhile base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $133,280 annually.\n\n#LI-onsite\n\n#ABBCareers\n\n#RunwithABB\n\n#Runwhatrunstheworld\n\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.\n\nReady to make an impact?\n\nApply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.","company":"ABB","rawCompany":"abb","city":"Henrico","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-29T11:11:57.470Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Component Engineer – Electronics and PCB","description":"At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. 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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.\n\nWhy ABB?\n\nWhat's in it for you\n\nWe empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. 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Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.\n\nABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees\n\n[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]\n\nGo to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more\n\nHealth, Life & Disability\n\nChoice 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.\n\nChoice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus\n\nVision benefit\n\nCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)\n\nCompany paid AD&D (1X base pay)\n\nVoluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums\n\nShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid\n\nLong Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.\n\nSupplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption\n\nEmployee discount program\n\nRetirement\n\n401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions\n\nEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)\n\nTime off\n\nABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.\n\nWhile base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $133,280 annually.\n\n#LI-onsite\n\n#ABBCareers\n\n#RunwithABB\n\n#Runwhatrunstheworld\n\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.\n\nReady to make an impact?\n\nApply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.","datePosted":"2026-07-29T11:11:57.470Z","dateModified":"2026-07-29T11:11:57.470Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"ABB","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Henrico","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d9352496db6e6cce79d1f56b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d9352496db6e6cce79d1f56b"}}