R&D Senior Testing & Lab Specialist

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Lead Testing and Innovation in ABB's Deepwater & Automation Labs 

Do you enjoy hands-on testing, technology development, and solving complex engineering challenges? 

ABB is looking for an R&D Senior Testing & Lab Specialist to join our Technology and Innovation team at Fornebu. In this role, you will take ownership of our Deepwater, Automation, and Digital Labs, supporting the development and testing of innovative solutions for the energy industry. 

Working closely with product development teams and technical experts, you will combine laboratory work, testing expertise, and technical leadership to help bring new technologies from concept to reality. 

Your responsibilities 

• Drive and further develop activities across the Deepwater, Automation, and Digital Labs, including the development of methods and testing techniques 

• Ensure that testing equipment, tools, and setups are properly maintained and meet all applicable requirements and standards 

• Plan, execute, and analyze tests, including prototype assembly, test execution, and structured reporting of results 

• Evaluate and document test results to support product development and continuous improvement 

• Act as a hands-on technical resource for test operations, methods, and processes, and contribute to solving complex technical challenges 

• Ensure compliance with HSE, internal processes, and relevant industry standards 

• Contribute to capability development through new tools and methods, and collaborate with external labs, inspectors, and certification bodies 

• Support testing activities and contribute to onboarding and practical training of new team members and trainees when required 

• Maintain and continuously improve work processes and procedures while ensuring accurate and structured documentation of test results 

Your background 

• Relevant experience within Deepwater/Subsea or related applications, ideally combined with knowledge of power electronics and/or electronic systems 

• Knowledge and experience with Ability™ 800xA and DCS in general is an advantage 

• Experience or strong interest in automated testing, test development, and design tools such as SolidWorks or similar 

• Good knowledge of international safety standards, preferably IEC and UL 

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment, with the ability to understand customer requirements and translate them into solutions 

• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in English (Norwegian is an advantage) 

• A proactive mindset with strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities 

Why ABB? 

You will join a high-performing and collaborative team, contributing to the development of innovative technologies for the energy industry. 

We offer: 

• The opportunity to be part of a leading technology company with a strong innovation track record 

• Collaboration with experienced experts in an international environment 

• Continuous development and training, covering both technical and soft skills 

• A competitive compensation package based on your experience and skills 

• Access to private medical care, including options for family members 

• A flexible work model with access to well-being programs, knowledge sharing, and team activities 

Location: Fornebu, Norway 

Interested? 

We look forward to receiving your application and CV through ABB's career portal. The application deadline is 30 November 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

For questions regarding the position, please contact Amjad Abdelsalam Y Hussein, email: amjad.hussein@no.abb.com 

More about us 

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. That's our story. Make it your story. 

At ABB, we have a clear goal of being a leader in all aspects of diversity and inclusion, including gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and age. Together, we have embarked on a journey where we want each and every one of us to embrace and contribute to diversity and equality. 

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. 

Write the next chapter of your ABB story 

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel security is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In cooperation with Meditor, ABB Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive an employment offer. This is to ensure compliance with ABB's recruitment and personnel security policies, as well as legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information. 

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.