R&D Testing & Lab Specialist

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This position reports to:

Technical Product Manager

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Your Role and Responsibilities

As an R&D Testing & Lab Specialist, you will play a key role in testing and validating innovative electrical distribution products, including consumer units, plastic enclosures, and installation materials. You will be responsible for executing laboratory test plans, maintaining certifications, coordinating with external laboratories and certification bodies, and ensuring compliance with relevant quality standards and electrical regulations. 

Your main responsibilities include:

• Executing routine and qualification tests for new and existing products.
• Defining, planning, and executing test plans while ensuring timely completion.
• Maintaining product certifications and supporting certification processes.
• Coordinating testing activities with external laboratories and certification bodies.
• Identifying product non-conformities and proposing technical solutions.
• Supporting maintenance activities for laboratory equipment and test setups.
• Assisting external certification inspectors during product testing activities.
• Ensuring prototypes are assembled correctly and that test results are accurately documented and reported. 

Your Working Environment

You will be based at ABB's R&D Center in Ede, part of the Smart Buildings Business Line. The team develops and validates products used by grid operators, installers, OEMs, and distributors.

This is an office-based position. You will primarily work from our Ede location and occasionally travel within the Benelux region to external laboratories, certification bodies, and ABB facilities, including our factory in Belgium. Travel accounts for approximately 25% of your time. 

Your Team

You will join a team of approximately 20 professionals, with 16 colleagues based in the Netherlands and additional team members located in Belgium and Spain. The team combines extensive technical expertise with a collaborative and supportive culture.

Everyone contributes to a shared goal, and international collaboration is a key part of the role. You will work closely with colleagues across multiple countries and functions to ensure successful product development and certification. 

Why Join ABB?

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of products, projects, and customer requirements. You will be part of a leading global technology company and market leader in electrical distribution solutions.

What makes this role unique:

• Exposure to a broad portfolio of innovative electrical products.
• Collaboration with international teams, customers, laboratories, and certification bodies.
• A highly technical environment where quality and innovation are central.
• Opportunities to further develop your expertise in testing, certification, and product validation.
• Potential career progression towards a Laboratory Manager role. 

Qualifications for the Role

You are a hands-on technical professional who enjoys working independently while collaborating with colleagues across international teams.

Required qualifications:

• Completed MBO Level 4 education in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a completed HBO degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of technical work experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and electrical standards.
• Ability to read and interpret standards, regulations, technical specifications, and test plans.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in international environments.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Experience working with certification bodies or product certification processes.
• NEN 3140 certification. 

About ABB

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, helping industries become more efficient and sustainable. With approximately 110,000 employees in more than 100 countries, ABB combines engineering expertise and digital innovation to create a more productive and resource-efficient future.

What's in It for You?

We offer a challenging full-time position (40 hours per week) within an international organization committed to your growth and development.

In addition, we offer:

• Competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
• Fixed 13th-month salary.
• 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Travel expense reimbursement.
• Company laptop and phone.
• Training, development, and career growth opportunities.

Interested?

Apply today by submitting your CV via www.abb.nl/careers.

The recruitment process consists of two interview rounds.

For questions about this vacancy, please contact:

Xavier Lie-A-Tjam
Corporate Recruiter
+31 6 21897862 [email protected]

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