ABB Posted August 20, 2026

Early Career Field Service Technician

Cary, North Carolina, United States of America Full Time
Controls Commissioning

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About this opportunity

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:

Technical Training and Development Manager

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The ABB Field Service Development program offers a 12-month comprehensive training program, which provides the participants exposure and hands-on experience to a variety of Power Delivery applications (Installation/Commissioning, Maintenance/Repairs, Retrofits) and advanced-level Field Service functions (Power System Studies, Protective Relays, Project Management, Data Center startups).  Upon successful completion, the employee will transition to an Associate Field Service Technician role.

Program Start Date: October 2026

ABB provides a competitive total rewards package consistent with internal and external market practices and structured to meet individual skills, knowledge, and experience as you progress through the program.

The work model for the role is: Remote anywhere in the US

Your responsibilities:

As part of our ABB Field Service Early Career Development program, you will:

Be a self-starter with limited supervision, seek available resources to build solutions.

Have a strong analytical and mechanical aptitude to solve challenging issues.

Able to read technical drawings and schematics.

Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office products, ability to learn other software products.

Must have excellent driver record and valid driver’s license.

Customer service skills providing professional image.

Ability to travel 70% and work extended hours as required by customers.

Your background:

Candidates shall have a High School diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience, or associate’s degree with 2 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree.

Ability and willingness to travel approximately 70% as required.

Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid passport and driver's license (or other US government ID cards, as needed).

Demonstrated interpersonal & leadership skills.

Displays clear understanding of sense of urgency and care.

Customer service oriented & ability to build strong customer relationships.

Executes work on a first-time right approach, on time and high-quality standards.

Submit to periodic customer required background and/or drug screenings.

Legally authorized to work in the United States.

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 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 [email protected] . 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 $45,500 and $72,800 annually and is overtime eligible.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Role
Controls Commissioning
Industry
Not listed
Location
Cary, North Carolina, United States of America
Employment type
Full Time
Travel
Up to 70%

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Controls Commissioning role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 496 comparable Controls Commissioning roles across 15 employers.

496Comparable roles tracked
430Currently active
15Companies hiring similar roles
47Countries represented

Salary context

25 of 496 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Mechanical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1 · Dematic $44,000/yr – $65,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Electrical Installation Manager · Dematic $113,600/yr – $170,400/yr
Peer group range $54,500 – $142,000 (median $84,313)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 496 comparable roles

United States230
India57
Netherlands12
Australia12
Canada11
Italy11

+ 41 more countries

Seniority mix

123 of 496 peers have a known seniority level

Senior99
Associate19
Manager5

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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ABB · Remote, Colorado, United States of America · Seniority not listed
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ABB · Remote, Nevada, United States of America · Senior
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