Technical Support Specialist - VFDs

Company: ABB
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 Team Lead Your role and responsibilities: As a Technical Support Specialist - VFDs you will be responsible for providing technical support to ABB Customers/ End users, Sales Channel, Product Management Teams, and ABB Drive Services. The area of technical support includes but is not limited to Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), 3 Phase Power, System Control Wiring, and Connectivity. The work model for the role is: Hybrid LI-Hybrid You will be mainly accountable for: •Provide technical support via phone & email for common problems related to the application of Low Voltage Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). This includes but isn't limited to assisting customers and field techs with commissioning, troubleshooting, and warranty evaluations. •Analyze problems and initiate effective measures for their solution. Coordinate activities with related groups to most efficiently achieve objectives to ensure customer satisfaction. Participate proactively in contributing feedback to the Quality department regarding product quality issues. •Execute product warranty while ensuring customer satisfaction and simultaneously achieving cost control objectives. Provide labor authorization for independent service representatives known as the Drives Authorized Service Contractors (DASCs) to perform troubleshooting and repair work on Drives at customer sites throughout North America. Execute policy to help support Drives that are out of warranty. •Maintain communication with other departments to stay abreast of product release and up-dates. Maintain technical competence in troubleshooting Drives. Enter each reportable case as applicable in the Salesforce Case Management System. Provide adequate notes in the case for each call. •Required to provide technical support during the evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule. Qualifications for the role: - Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant Electrical, Technical experience OR associate's degree and 4 years of relevant Electrical, Technical experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant Electrical, Technical experience required. - Knowledge of how Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) work, required. - Have a firm understanding in the principles of electricity. Must be able to apply these principles in the troubleshooting of drives. - Ability to respond to inquiries from customers and communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written. Must be computer-literate. - Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of or direct experience with motors, and/or control system wiring and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet etc.) - Previous experience troubleshooting a technical product over the phone. More about us ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. MyABBStory 1 | Digital Customer Success Manager We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. 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. MyBenefitsABB.com Be part of something bigger. This is where progress is powered, teams initiate action, and we move the world forward together. Run What Runs the World. ABBCareers RunwithABB Runwhatrunstheworld We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.PandoLogic. Category:Customer Service, Keywords:Technical Support Representative, Location:Milwaukee, WI-53205

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