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ABB hires Service Techs across its manufacturing and industrial automation divisions, with roles focused on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring skilled technicians for long-term U.S. work authorization, including both nonimmigrant and immigrant visa pathways.
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Get Access To All JobsAt 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.
This position reports to:
Service Manager
Your role and responsibilities
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB quality and safety guidelines. Each day, you will deliver quality customer service and execute service work as per customer order and expectation. You will ensure customer retention by effectively communicating the service work timeline and expectations.
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.
The work model for the role is: Remote, successful candidates will be located in Portland, Oregon.
Your role and responsibilities:
- Work on-site with customers to identify opportunities for operational improvement and eliminate pain points.
- Perform field service tasks, including identifying technical issues and conducting on-site troubleshooting within certified areas.
- Execute installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, extensions, upgrades, retrofits, end-of-life services, and replacements.
- Support the certification process of Associate Field Service Technicians and Field Service Technicians. Coach technicians and supervise complex site activities. Act as trainers when needed, for team members and customers.
- Prepare material lists for service activities and ensure all materials, parts, and equipment meet quality standards and are available. Proactively identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Contribute to customer satisfaction by building and maintaining positive relationships. Identify potential new sales opportunities while addressing customer needs and communicate them internally.
- Identify opportunities for product and quality improvements. Provide recommendations to management for improving operations and customer service.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain safe work and environmental practices. Report unsafe practices and incidents.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with 4+ years’ experience servicing critical power equipment OR Associates Degree in electrical technology with 6+ years’ experience in servicing critical power equipment OR High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work and/or military experience (8+ years) servicing critical power equipment.
- Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization. Collaborates well with others.
- Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products. Moderate ability to Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
- Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results.
- Advanced ability to stay organized and meet deadlines on administrative duties.
- Works with a sense of urgency and ownership; until the job is complete!
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All 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.
For 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
As 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.
Protected 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.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- 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
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
Building 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.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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.
This position reports to:
Service Manager
Your role and responsibilities
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB quality and safety guidelines. Each day, you will deliver quality customer service and execute service work as per customer order and expectation. You will ensure customer retention by effectively communicating the service work timeline and expectations.
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.
The work model for the role is: Remote, successful candidates will be located in Portland, Oregon.
Your role and responsibilities:
- Work on-site with customers to identify opportunities for operational improvement and eliminate pain points.
- Perform field service tasks, including identifying technical issues and conducting on-site troubleshooting within certified areas.
- Execute installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, extensions, upgrades, retrofits, end-of-life services, and replacements.
- Support the certification process of Associate Field Service Technicians and Field Service Technicians. Coach technicians and supervise complex site activities. Act as trainers when needed, for team members and customers.
- Prepare material lists for service activities and ensure all materials, parts, and equipment meet quality standards and are available. Proactively identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Contribute to customer satisfaction by building and maintaining positive relationships. Identify potential new sales opportunities while addressing customer needs and communicate them internally.
- Identify opportunities for product and quality improvements. Provide recommendations to management for improving operations and customer service.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain safe work and environmental practices. Report unsafe practices and incidents.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with 4+ years’ experience servicing critical power equipment OR Associates Degree in electrical technology with 6+ years’ experience in servicing critical power equipment OR High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work and/or military experience (8+ years) servicing critical power equipment.
- Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization. Collaborates well with others.
- Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products. Moderate ability to Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
- Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results.
- Advanced ability to stay organized and meet deadlines on administrative duties.
- Works with a sense of urgency and ownership; until the job is complete!
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All 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.
For 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
As 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.
Protected 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.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- 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
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
Building 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.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Certify Your Technical Credentials Before Applying
ABB's Service Tech roles often require documented proof of electrical or mechanical training. Having certifications like NFPA 70E or OEM-specific credentials ready before you apply signals job-readiness and reduces delays once sponsorship is initiated.
Target ABB's Field Service Openings Specifically
ABB posts Service Tech roles across multiple divisions, drives, motors, robotics, and electrification. Filtering for field service or on-site maintenance positions identifies the openings most likely to carry sponsorship approval, since those roles have the clearest specialty occupation justification under H-1B criteria.
Understand How ABB Structures the LCA Process
ABB must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your H-1B petition reaches USCIS. Knowing this step exists helps you ask your recruiter the right questions about where they are in the timeline and avoid misreading a delayed start date as a rejection.
Flag Your EB-3 Eligibility Early in Negotiations
ABB has sponsored Service Techs through EB-3 Green Card pathways, which require a PERM labor certification filed with the DOL. Raising your long-term immigration goals with HR before you sign an offer letter gives the company time to align sponsorship planning with your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to Find ABB Service Tech Openings
Service Tech roles with active sponsorship don't always surface clearly on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified ABB openings filtered by visa type, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already part of the hiring framework.
Prepare for a Multi-Round Technical Interview Process
ABB typically runs Service Tech candidates through both a technical assessment and a hiring manager interview. Documenting hands-on experience with specific equipment brands ABB services, like KUKA robotics or ABB drives, gives you a concrete advantage over candidates with generic maintenance backgrounds.
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Find Service Tech at ABB JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does ABB sponsor H-1B visas for Service Techs?
Yes, ABB sponsors H-1B visas for Service Tech roles where the position meets the specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a specific technical field. Roles focused on electrical systems, industrial automation, or robotics maintenance tend to have the strongest qualification for H-1B sponsorship, since they require specialized theoretical knowledge beyond general mechanical skills.
Which visa types does ABB commonly use for Service Tech roles?
ABB primarily uses the H-1B for nonimmigrant work authorization and sponsors Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories for Service Techs moving toward permanent residence. EB-3 is the more common pathway for technician-level roles, and it requires a PERM labor certification filed with the DOL before USCIS can approve the immigrant petition.
What qualifications does ABB expect for sponsored Service Tech positions?
ABB typically looks for a technical degree or formal vocational training in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related discipline, combined with hands-on experience servicing industrial equipment. Familiarity with ABB product lines, such as variable frequency drives, low-voltage switchgear, or robotic systems, strengthens your application. For H-1B purposes, the role must require a degree-level qualification, so documenting your educational background precisely matters.
How do I apply for Service Tech jobs at ABB?
You can find ABB Service Tech openings with visa sponsorship by browsing Migrate Mate, which filters employer postings by visa type so you can identify roles where H-1B or Green Card sponsorship is part of the hiring process. Once you identify a role, apply through ABB's careers portal and be upfront about your work authorization status during the recruiter screening call to confirm sponsorship is available before investing time in the full interview process.
How long does ABB's H-1B sponsorship process take for Service Techs?
The H-1B process involves at least two sequential steps before you can start: the DOL must certify a Labor Condition Application, which typically takes seven business days, and then USCIS processes the I-129 petition, which takes several months under standard processing. H-1B petitions are also subject to an annual cap and lottery, with new cap-subject employment beginning October 1 each fiscal year, so your start date will depend on when your petition is filed and selected.
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