Quality Specialist (Materials focus)

The work model

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Perform chemical verification of in-process epoxy and urethane systems to ensure formulation accuracy, cure characteristics, and compliance with documented specifications.
• Maintain records per ISO 9001 requirements.
• Assist in developing test protocols to investigate the integrity of new and current materials.
• Maintain proper laboratory procedures.
• Be mainly accountable for:
• Conducting incoming material inspections and confirmatory testing (e.g., viscosity, solids, NCO content) against Certificates of Analysis; applying acceptance criteria and control nonconforming product per QMS procedures.
• Leading preventive and corrective actions (CAPA) based on chemical analysis results; utilizing root cause analysis tools and updating control plans to prevent recurrence, ensuring continual improvement per ISO 9001:2015.
• Evaluate laboratory capability and recommend equipment upgrades or replacements; developing justification reports and supporting implementation of validated methods to enhance measurement accuracy and efficiency.
• Planning and executing internal audits of processes, documentation, and records; issuing findings, verifying corrective action effectiveness, and contributing to maintaining ISO 9001 compliance.
• Supporting Quality Management System (QMS) controls by maintaining documented procedures, training personnel, and preparing for customer and regulatory audits; ensuring document control and traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Laboratory Analyst or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including 1 year (preferred) in a laboratory setting with knowledge of test methodologies related to viscosity, density, gel time, etc.
• A solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience working with different methodologies of RCA and CAPA.
• Experience, a plus.

About Us

More About Us
ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

Why ABB?

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 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.

ABB Benefit Summary

For Eligible US Employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

• 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.
• 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
• Retail
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• Time off
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.