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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.\nThis position reports to:\nEngineering Manager__\nYour Role and Responsibilities\nProcess Industries division delivers complete electrification and automation solutions, industry-specific products and lifecycle services across industries. Engineering and delivering automation solutions from device to monitoring and control make our customers get more out of their investment; digitalization solutions including collaborative operations and augmented reality help improve plant and enterprise productivity, reduce maintenance and energy costs. Our engineering, project management, services and solutions portfolio covers a wide range of industries - Mining, Pulp & Paper, Metals, Aluminum and Cement, Data centers and Food and Beverage.\nABB are market leaders in the Hoisting industry, and we are working both to develop new systems as well as optimizing existing ones. In this position, you will be running engineering activities related to Hoisting electric engineering projects. You will be a part of the local Electric Engineering Hoisting team in Sweden and will be co-operating with the lead electric design engineer as well as the commissioning engineers of the hoist systems. We are looking for you with a few years’ experience.\nIn this role, you will drive excellence, making technical recommendations to ensure that engineering activities are effectively executed in accordance with expectations, specifications, standards and safety requirements, while identifying improvement opportunities. You will report to the Local Engineering Manager Hoisting and located in Västerås.\nYour responsibilities\nDeveloping and implementing automation solutions based on customer and project requirements\nConducting system tests, commissioning, troubleshooting and technical support for customer sites to ensure quality and timely delivery within targeted costs.\nPreparing technical documentation including test reports and user manuals\nProgramming and configuring PLC, HMI, and industrial communication systems.\nProvide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders. This can include travel to sites mainly but not limited to Europe. Expected yearly travel to be around 10%.\nAiding contract managers with claims related to changes in the project scope, including assessing cost and time impacts, as well as risk quantifications\nProviding technical details, costs and deliverables for sales proposals, while assisting project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers and others\nBeing a team player by working and networking with engineering colleagues, disseminating best practices.\nPossibility to work with R&D team when new products launch to maintain a high level of quality on the final product.\nDrive consistent development of processes and practices based on feedback and practical experience.\nYour background\nElectrical engineering background within industrial automation or other relevant education.\nExperience from the mining industry is a bonus but not required.\nExperience with AC500 systems, both programming and commissioning as well as supporting.\nKnowledge in industrial networks and communication protocols is beneficial.\nExperience from working with large scale industry design and installation projects is beneficial.\nQuality focused performance focus with a strong sense of commitment.\nA strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following workplace safety guidelines.\nA high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies and will to develop new and existing services, tools and processes.\nA team player with solution-oriented approach and strong written and spoken communication skills.\nFluent in English, written and spoken alike.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nWe 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.\nMore about us\nWe look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process!\nPlease note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.\nWe kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.\nJoin us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.\nRecruiting Manager, Daniel Lorenz +46 72 461 45 01 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +4621 34 21 48; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +4621 34 23 25; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +4621 34 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Sara Vestin +46 72 46446 88\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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