Technical Support Engineer - Drives

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Technical Support Manager

The Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support for marine products and systems. This role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical issues, as well as providing guidance to customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and marine technology, with a focus on LV and MV drives such as ACS
6000, 6080, ACS
800, 880, Cycloconverters experience will be an advantage.

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

This role contributes to the Process Automation, Marine and Ports Division in San Diego, CA. The work model for the role is Remote #LI-Remote

• Technical Support for MV/LV Drives in ABB Marine delivered systems on vessels operating worldwide
• Advanced troubleshooting through ABB's Remote Diagnostic System (RDS)
• Support customers by telephone, e-mail, remote connection and on site
• Technical advisory function internally in ABB Marine
• Contribute towards development and R&D teams further developing and enhancing advanced services and solutions
• Field service work on site with traveling expectations of 25-30% worldwide

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or higher, and education in Marine industry is beneficial.
• Experience in marine variable frequency drives, both low and medium voltage.
• Alternately a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
• Willingness to travel for on-site support and service activities.
• Preferred experience with ABB marine equipment.
• Ship electrician experience or have experience from shipyards, understanding and interest in marine installations
• Familiarity with marine/offshore work environment and procedures.
• Proficiency in diagnostic tools and software used for troubleshooting drive systems.

We 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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities  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.

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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $86,200 and $160,000 annually.

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• Choice 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.
• Choice between two dental plan options:
  Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

ABB provides 11 paid…